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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was announced 21 months after the FS12 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-ZS10 matches up vs the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Panasonic FS12

 EX-ZS10 FS12 
IntroducedJanuary 2011April 2009Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 FS12 EX-ZS10 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Panasonic FS12

 EX-ZS10 FS12 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-ZS10 and the FS12.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and FS12 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZS10 and FS12.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-ZS10 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-ZS10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZS10
Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
32
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
70
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography highlights
32
fast max aperture (f)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen ( inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging highlights
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Panasonic FS12
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-04-17
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7"
Resolution of screen 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 60 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.30 m
Flash modes - 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 x 720 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $228