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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(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
Panasonic FS12
(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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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedJanuary 2011April 2009More recent by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer 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.

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and FS12 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio TRYX Street photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
58
screen articulates
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
56
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio TRYX
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
28
screen size is decent (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
62
display is selfie friendly
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Panasonic FS12
 Casio Exilim TRYXPanasonic 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