Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Released July 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- New Model is Panasonic TS6
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Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-S12 was manufactured 5 years prior to the TS5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic TS5
| EX-S12 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Casio EX-S12
| TS5 | EX-S12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS5
| EX-S12 | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-S12 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 and the TS5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and TS5.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-01-08 | 2013-07-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-7.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 370 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-60 | DMW-BCM13 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $119 | $350 |