Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic S2

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 4 years before the S2 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-S12 scores versus the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic S2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-S12 vs the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and S2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and S2.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic S2 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.