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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released March 2009
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
  • Launched April 2009
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and FS12 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z29 was released within a month of the FS12 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-Z29 matches up versus the FS12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Panasonic FS12

 EX-Z29 FS12 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-Z29

 FS12 EX-Z29 
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS12

 EX-Z29 FS12 
LaunchedMarch 2009April 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z29 against the FS12.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z29 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and FS12.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z29 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FS12 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography features
31
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS12
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-03 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 surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-113mm (3.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 125g (0.28 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $79 $228