Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
(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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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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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 resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Panasonic FS12
| EX-Z270 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | April 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 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).
Look at the Casio EX-Z270 versus Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z270 | Panasonic 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 |