Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(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
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- 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- Superseded the Panasonic LZ20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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic LZ30
EX-FH25 | LZ30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Casio EX-FH25
LZ30 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic LZ30
EX-FH25 | LZ30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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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 |