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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z16 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was launched 18 months after the FS12 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up against the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Panasonic FS12

 EX-Z16 FS12 
LaunchedSeptember 2010April 2009Newer by 18 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-Z16

 FS12 EX-Z16 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FS12

 EX-Z16 FS12 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z16 versus Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z16 and the FS12.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and FS12 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and FS12.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger EX-Z16 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography advice
53
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen ( inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (848 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Panasonic FS12
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing - 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $100 $228