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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Released July 2010
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 18 months after the FZ28 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-FH25 grades versus the FZ28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic FZ28

 EX-FH25 FZ28 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-FH25

 FZ28 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FZ28

 EX-FH25 FZ28 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in 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) while the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH25 and the FZ28.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and FZ28 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and FZ28.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-FH25 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
41
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
49
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
22
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FZ28
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2009-01-15
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 417 gr (0.92 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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