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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10 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
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was launched 3 years before the RZ10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-S12 grades versus the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Pentax RZ10

 EX-S12 RZ10 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-S12

 RZ10 EX-S12 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax RZ10

 EX-S12 RZ10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S12 has got outer 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 Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S12 against the RZ10.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S12 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-S12 and RZ10.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-S12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-S12
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-S12
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
55
lighter than competition (111g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Sports photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography highlights
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (178 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (111g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (178 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (178 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
25
lighter than competition (111 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Pentax RZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S12 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.24 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" 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 life - 178 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $200