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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 7 years before the TS30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-S12 matches up vs the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic TS30

 EX-S12 TS30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Casio EX-S12

 TS30 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009Newer by 72 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS30

 EX-S12 TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 and the TS30.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and TS30.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
Panasonic TS30 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average (142g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-S12
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than average (142 grams)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS30
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-08 2015-01-06
Body design 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $180