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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 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 ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the EX-FH25 scores against the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic ZS25

 EX-FH25 ZS25 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ZS25 EX-FH25 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS25

 EX-FH25 ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with physical 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 ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-FH25 against the ZS25.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and ZS25 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and ZS25.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
31
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (524g)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (193g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
41
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography information
49
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging highlights
22
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (524g)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 193 grams (0.43 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 All around 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 - 260 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Cost at launch $450 $300