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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Announced January 2009
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was announced 4 years before the TS4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-S12 scores vs the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic TS4

 EX-S12 TS4 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Casio EX-S12

 TS4 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS4

 EX-S12 TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-S12 versus the TS4.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and TS4.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
56
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
28
manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS4
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 grams (0.24 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $399