Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
31
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
- Released January 2009
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S12 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
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 dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic ZS3
EX-S12 | ZS3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2009 | May 2009 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S12 | Panasonic 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 |