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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-FH25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was announced 8 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic ZS80

 EX-FH25 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ZS80 EX-FH25 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2010More recent by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS80

 EX-FH25 ZS80 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 has got external measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the EX-FH25 and the ZS80.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and ZS80 is 69 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and ZS80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524 grams)
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
41
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (524 grams)
73
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS80
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2018-02-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 gr (1.16 lb) 327 gr (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $450 $448