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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released July 2010
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was revealed at a similar time to the ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-FH25 grades vs the ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic ZS5

 EX-FH25 ZS5 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ZS5 EX-FH25 

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS5

 EX-FH25 ZS5 
LaunchedJuly 2010June 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Casio EX-FH25 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the ZS5.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and ZS5 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and ZS5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS5 to give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography info
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (214 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FH25
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
max frames per second high (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (524 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (214g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (524g)
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $300