Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-S12 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the LX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-S12 matches up against the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 has external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the LX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and LX5.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S12 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Casio EX-S12 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.