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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was announced 4 years earlier than the TS25 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic TS25

 EX-Z280 TS25 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Casio EX-Z280

 TS25 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 40 months
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic TS25

 EX-Z280 TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 features outer measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the TS25.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and TS25.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography details
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic TS25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 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 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 144 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
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