Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic TS1
EX-S12 | TS1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Casio EX-S12
TS1 | EX-S12 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS1
EX-S12 | TS1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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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 |