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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z270 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and FS12 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z270 was introduced 3 months prior to the FS12 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z270 scores vs the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Panasonic FS12

 EX-Z270 FS12 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-Z270

 FS12 EX-Z270 
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FS12

 EX-Z270 FS12 
IntroducedJanuary 2009April 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 compared to the FS12.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z270 and FS12.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FS12 will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z270
Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z270
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FS12
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $228