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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 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 LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-FH25 was unveiled 24 months prior to the LZ20 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-FH25 scores against the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic LZ20

 EX-FH25 LZ20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Casio EX-FH25

 LZ20 EX-FH25 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2010Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic LZ20

 EX-FH25 LZ20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the LZ20.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and LZ20 is 69 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and LZ20.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (524g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
41
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
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flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (524 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery life (380 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
22
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (524 grams)
25
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (499 grams)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic LZ20
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $450 $250