Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-FC100 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZS25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FC100 grades versus the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FC100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FC100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Panasonic ZS25
EX-FC100 | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-FC100
ZS25 | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 48 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Panasonic ZS25
EX-FC100 | ZS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FC100 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-FC100 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 vs the ZS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FC100 and ZS25 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FC100 and ZS25.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to offer greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FC100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.6-8.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 260 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $300 |