Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX7
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
- 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic LX5
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-S12 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe EX-S12 was released 4 years before the LX7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-S12 grades versus the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic LX7
| EX-S12 | LX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Casio EX-S12
| LX7 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2012 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 45 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic LX7
| EX-S12 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 compared to the LX7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and LX7 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and LX7.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-S12 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Casio EX-S12 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2012-10-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 111 grams (0.24 lb) | 298 grams (0.66 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $119 | $400 |