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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-S12 grades vs the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic ZS30

 EX-S12 ZS30 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Casio EX-S12

 ZS30 EX-S12 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 48 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic ZS30

 EX-S12 ZS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-S12 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S12 versus the ZS30.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and ZS30.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (111g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others (198 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S12
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
56
lighter than competition (111 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (198 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-S12
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
28
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (198g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic ZS30
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 260 pictures
Style 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 recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $119 $250