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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-S7 was manufactured 11 months later than the FS12 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-S7 grades versus the FS12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Panasonic FS12

 EX-S7 FS12 
IntroducedFebruary 2010April 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-S7

 FS12 EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FS12

 EX-S7 FS12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-S7 versus Panasonic FS12 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-S7 compared to the FS12.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and FS12.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-S7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Panasonic FS12 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography info
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FS12
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-21 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $228