Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic S1

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 24 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S12 grades versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-S12 vs the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and S1.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.