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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Announced July 2010
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-FH25 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor size.

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled 14 months later than the ZS1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the EX-FH25 grades against the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic ZS1

 EX-FH25 ZS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010May 2009More recent by 14 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ZS1 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS1

 EX-FH25 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 has got physical measurements 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 ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-FH25 vs the ZS1.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and ZS1 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and ZS1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The EX-FH25 offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher EX-FH25 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
24
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FH25
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (524g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (524 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (229g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH25
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
22
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (524 grams)
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS1
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524g (1.16 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $450 $0