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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15 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 ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was brought out 24 months earlier than the ZS15 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-FH25 scores versus the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic ZS15

 EX-FH25 ZS15 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ZS15 EX-FH25 
ReleasedJune 2012July 2010More modern by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS15

 EX-FH25 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-FH25 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 against the ZS15.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and ZS15 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and ZS15.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS15 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Street photography details
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography highlights
41
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography factors
49
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors in class (208g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
22
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (208 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS15
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-06-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $279