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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was brought out 7 years prior to the ZS50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-S12 scores against the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Panasonic ZS50

 EX-S12 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Casio EX-S12

 ZS50 EX-S12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 72 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic ZS50

 EX-S12 ZS50 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 and the ZS50.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-S12 and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S12 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (111 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (243g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (111g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (243g)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (243 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-S12 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Panasonic ZS50
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-08 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support 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 distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $119 $350