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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
36
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-FH100 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-FH100 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH100 was launched 3 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-FH100 grades vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Panasonic ZS25

 EX-FH100 ZS25 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-FH100

 ZS25 EX-FH100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS25

 EX-FH100 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH100 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-FH100 versus the ZS25.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH100 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH100 and ZS25.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FH100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-FH100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH100 and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-FH100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $299 $300