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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 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 SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was launched 4 years before the SZ8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the EX-FH25 matches up against the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic SZ8

 EX-FH25 SZ8 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-FH25

 SZ8 EX-FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic SZ8

 EX-FH25 SZ8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with outside dimensions 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 SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the SZ8.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and SZ8 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and SZ8.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-FH25
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
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you can focus manually
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (524 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (159g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (524 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (159g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography highlights
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you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging features
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (524 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (159 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic SZ8
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery format - 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 One One
Cost at release $450 $275