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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 8 months later than the FS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the EX-Z280 scores against the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic FS25

 EX-Z280 FS25 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-Z280

 FS25 EX-Z280 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FS25

 EX-Z280 FS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z280 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the FS25.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-Z280 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Panasonic FS25 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z280
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
32
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic FS25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 133g (0.29 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $230