Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched April 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Updated by Panasonic ZS25

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Here is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-FH25 was launched 22 months prior to the ZS20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic ZS20
EX-FH25 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Casio EX-FH25
ZS20 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 22 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS20
EX-FH25 | ZS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 has external dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-FH25 against the ZS20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and ZS20 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and ZS20.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 will be behind in sensor technology.

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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-06 | 2012-04-26 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 524g (1.16 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 260 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $450 | $349 |