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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was introduced 4 months prior to the ZS3 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-S12 grades against the ZS3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic ZS3

 EX-S12 ZS3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-S12

 ZS3 EX-S12 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic ZS3

 EX-S12 ZS3 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S12 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S12 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 and the ZS3.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and ZS3.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-S12 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Panasonic ZS3
55
lighter than others (111g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others (111g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than others (229 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
28
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others (111 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic ZS3
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $200