Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Case sensitive

Hi.
What is the difference between *Mac OS Extended (Journaled)* and the same format +*'case sensitive'*+ please?
Is there a recommended link I may follow to find the answer?
Thank you in anticipation.

In other words, if I reformatted, say, my external HDD as 'case sensitive' what difference in functionality would I notice (if anything)?
Having it on provides the ability to store items in the same folder with names that differ only in letter capitalization. Some applications may not work correctly with a disk in that format.
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