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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
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Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 12 months prior to the ZS7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FH25 matches up vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX-FH25 ZS7 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ZS7 EX-FH25 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS7

 EX-FH25 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FH25 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-FH25 against the ZS7.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and ZS7 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-FH25 and ZS7.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS7 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (524g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (218g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (524 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 40.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $350