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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS25 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-H15 scores against the ZS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Panasonic ZS25

 EX-H15 ZS25 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-H15

 ZS25 EX-H15 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS25

 EX-H15 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H15 has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H15 and the ZS25.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H15 and ZS25.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-H15 will be behind in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
34
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (193 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (193 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H15 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Casio EX-H15 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H15 and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-H15Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $300