Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ300

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic FZ300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was manufactured 6 years before the FZ300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 against the FZ300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and FZ300 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and FZ300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ300 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.