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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Released February 2014
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and FS25 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The EX-100 was revealed 5 years after the FS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-100 grades vs the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Panasonic FS25

 EX-100 FS25 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-100

 FS25 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FS25

 EX-100 FS25 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 has physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-100 versus the FS25.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-100 and FS25 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-100 and FS25.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-100 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The fresher EX-100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
26
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography advice
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
high fps (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
great battery life (390 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery life (390 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Panasonic FS25
 Casio Exilim EX-100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-06 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/20000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 389g (0.86 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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
Battery life 390 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $572 $230