Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS25

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 5 years prior to the ZS25 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-S12 scores against the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has got outer dimensions 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 ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-S12 against the ZS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and ZS25.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.