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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim EX-Z400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z400
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.0) lens
  • 130g - 95 x 60 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z400 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z400 was manufactured 3 months before the FS12 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z400 grades against the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z400 over the Panasonic FS12

 EX-Z400 FS12 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-Z400

 FS12 EX-Z400 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS12

 EX-Z400 FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2009April 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z400 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z400 vs the FS12.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z400 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z400 and FS12.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z400
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z400 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z400
Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z400 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z400 and Panasonic FS12
 Casio Exilim EX-Z400Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash settings - 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
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 130g (0.29 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $228