Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29/Casio-EX-Z29-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS12/Panasonic-FS12-front.jpg)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
(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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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Panasonic FS12
EX-Z29 | FS12 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-Z29
FS12 | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Panasonic FS12
EX-Z29 | FS12 | |||
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Launched | March 2009 | ![]() | April 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS12-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS12-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS12-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z29-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS12-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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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 |