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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Launched July 2010
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ40
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was announced 3 years prior to the LZ30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-FH25 grades against the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic LZ30

 EX-FH25 LZ30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Casio EX-FH25

 LZ30 EX-FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic LZ30

 EX-FH25 LZ30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the LZ30.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and LZ30 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and LZ30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH25
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
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you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (524g)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (380 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (524g)
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic LZ30
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 lbs) 552g (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" 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 life - 380 photographs
Battery style - AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $450 $230