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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was released 7 months before the SZ-30MR so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FH25 scores against the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 EX-FH25 SZ-30MR 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Casio EX-FH25

 SZ-30MR EX-FH25 
IntroducedMarch 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 EX-FH25 SZ-30MR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH25 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 and the SZ-30MR.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and SZ-30MR is 69 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
41
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography information
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built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others (226g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Olympus SZ-30MR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" 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 life - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $450 $279