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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
69 Imaging
33 Features
37 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
  • Launched July 2010
Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and FZ40 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was announced around the same time to the FZ40 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-FH25 grades against the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Casio EX-FH25

		

		

			
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Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 EX-FH25 FZ40 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-FH25 and the FZ40.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and FZ40 is 69 and 68 respectively.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and FZ40.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ40 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 supports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography highlights
51
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (524g)
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography highlights
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 incredible zoom range (26-520mm  20.0 x zoom)
 max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
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 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 long reach (520mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (524 grams)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (494 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ40
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing mic jack
 heavier than average in class (524 grams)
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 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average (494 grams)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FZ40
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $420