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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Announced July 2010
Panasonic ZS20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic ZS20

 EX-FH25 ZS20 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ZS20 EX-FH25 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2010Fresher by 22 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS20

 EX-FH25 ZS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others (206g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
42
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast continuous shooting (40.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (206g)
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-FH25
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (524g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS20
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
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