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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out within a month of the TS1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S12 scores versus the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic TS1

 EX-S12 TS1 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Casio EX-S12

 TS1 EX-S12 

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS1

 EX-S12 TS1 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-S12 against the TS1.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and TS1.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (111g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (111g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
27
manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (111g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS1
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $380