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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 524g - 122 x 81 x 83mm
  • Announced July 2010
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-FH25 grades vs the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Olympus SZ-15

 EX-FH25 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-FH25

 SZ-15 EX-FH25 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SZ-15

 EX-FH25 SZ-15 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 has external dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the SZ-15.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and SZ-15 is 69 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and SZ-15.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-15 to show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max fps high (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (524g)
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rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SZ-15
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Olympus SZ-15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 ID 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $450 $200