Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12
96 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S7 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Panasonic FS12
EX-S7 | FS12 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | April 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-S7
FS12 | EX-S7 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Panasonic FS12
EX-S7 | FS12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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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 |