Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS30

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the EX-FH25 grades vs the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 compared to the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FH25 and ZS30 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FH25 and ZS30.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.