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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 21 months after the FS25 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up versus the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic FS25

 EX-H20G FS25 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-H20G

 FS25 EX-H20G 

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FS25

 EX-H20G FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G features physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H20G and the FS25.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and FS25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger EX-H20G should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
34
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (216g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
60
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (216g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H20G
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
46
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
32
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging information
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (216g)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic FS25
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $230