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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Launched September 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic ZS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was released 3 years prior to the ZS25 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-H20G matches up vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Panasonic ZS25

 EX-H20G ZS25 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-H20G

 ZS25 EX-H20G 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS25

 EX-H20G ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H20G features physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H20G versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-H20G versus the ZS25.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H20G and ZS25.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H20G is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
34
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
31
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H20G as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H20G
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
60
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (216g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography highlights
46
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H20G Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (216g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-H20G vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H20G and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-H20GPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H20G Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-20 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $300