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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
69
Imaging
33
Features
37
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-FH25 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was released 12 months before the ZS8 which means that they are 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 ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-FH25 matches up versus the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH25 over the Panasonic ZS8

 EX-FH25 ZS8 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Casio EX-FH25

 ZS8 EX-FH25 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS8

 EX-FH25 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-FH25 comes with outside 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 ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-FH25 against the ZS8.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-FH25 and ZS8 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and ZS8.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
35
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
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 ZS8
41
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
high fps (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-FH25
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
49
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (524 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FH25 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging information
22
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (524g)
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Casio EX-FH25 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FH25 and Panasonic ZS8
 Casio Exilim EX-FH25Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FH25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 40.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 81 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $450 $275