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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 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 ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the EX-S12 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S12 scores vs the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic ZS40

 EX-S12 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Casio EX-S12

 ZS40 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic ZS40

 EX-S12 ZS40 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-S12 vs the ZS40.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S12 and ZS40.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-S12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (111g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (111 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (111g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic ZS40
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 240g (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 life - 300 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $450