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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 4 years earlier than the FZ70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic FZ70

 EX-FH25 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Casio EX-FH25

 FZ70 EX-FH25 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FZ70

 EX-FH25 FZ70 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-FH25 and the FZ70.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and FZ70 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and FZ70.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ70 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524 grams)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography highlights
41
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (524 grams)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
great battery power (400 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (524 grams)
26
decently wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (606g)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic FZ70
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2013-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $450 $300