Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS20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

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").

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.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic ZS25
EX-FH25 | ZS25 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-FH25
ZS25 | EX-FH25 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS25
EX-FH25 | ZS25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |