Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12
99 Imaging
35 Features
25 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21mm (F2.8) lens
- n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed April 2009
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Here, we will be analyzing the Casio TRYX versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TRYX was launched 21 months later than the FS12 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TRYX scores vs the FS12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Panasonic FS12
| TRYX | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 | April 2009 | More recent by 21 months | |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Casio TRYX
| FS12 | TRYX |
|---|
Common features in the Casio TRYX and Panasonic FS12
| TRYX | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX features external dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with 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") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TRYX against the FS12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and FS12 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TRYX and FS12.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern TRYX provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Casio Exilim TRYX | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model | Casio Exilim TRYX | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-04-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| 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 focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21mm (1x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $689 | $228 |