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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-H30 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was released about the same time to the FH25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-H30 matches up versus the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FH25

 EX-H30 FH25 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Casio EX-H30

 FH25 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH25

 EX-H30 FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H30 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-H30 and the FH25.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H30 and FH25.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography details
Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (201g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FH25
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $709 $180