Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 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)
- 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-S12 was unveiled 7 years prior to the TS6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S12 matches up versus the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic TS6
EX-S12 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Casio EX-S12
TS6 | EX-S12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 72 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS6
EX-S12 | TS6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 and the TS6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and TS6.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2015-01-06 |
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
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 distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 111g (0.24 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
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 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 life | - | 370 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Launch cost | $119 | $300 |