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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 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 FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FP2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and FP2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was manufactured 7 months later than the FP2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the FP2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic FP2

 EX-FH25 FP2 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Casio EX-FH25

 FP2 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FP2

 EX-FH25 FP2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 offers 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 Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the FP2.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and FP2 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and FP2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP2 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-FH25 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (524g)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (151g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (524 grams)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (151 grams)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FP2
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 4.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $450 $80