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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was revealed 16 months later than the FS12 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z800 matches up against the FS12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Panasonic FS12

 EX-Z800 FS12 
LaunchedAugust 2010April 2009Fresher by 16 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-Z800

 FS12 EX-Z800 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FS12

 EX-Z800 FS12 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z800 offers physical measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 and the FS12.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and FS12 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z800 and FS12.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Casio EX-Z800 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger EX-Z800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z800
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z800 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z800 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z800 and Panasonic FS12
 Casio Exilim EX-Z800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-03 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
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 options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 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-120 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $228