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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(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
Panasonic TS6
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic TS6

 EX-S12 TS6 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Casio EX-S12

 TS6 EX-S12 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 72 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS6

 EX-S12 TS6 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
27
you can focus manually
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic TS6
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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