Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 | April 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio EX-ZS10
| FS12 | EX-ZS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Panasonic FS12
| EX-ZS10 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | 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).
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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and FS12 is 99 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 | Panasonic 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 |