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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was brought out 24 months later than the FS25 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-H30 matches up vs the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Panasonic FS25

 EX-H30 FS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-H30

 FS25 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FS25

 EX-H30 FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H30 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 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 vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-H30 against the FS25.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and FS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-H30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
38
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-H30
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS25
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-H30 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Panasonic FS25
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201 gr (0.44 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $709 $230