Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS12

Following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZS5 vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was manufactured 21 months after the FS12 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the EX-ZS5 grades versus the FS12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZS5 offers external measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS5 vs the FS12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZS5 and FS12 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZS5 and FS12.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZS5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.