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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 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 ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was brought out 4 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z280 grades vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Panasonic ZS25

 EX-Z280 ZS25 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-Z280

 ZS25 EX-Z280 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 40 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic ZS25

 EX-Z280 ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys exterior 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 ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the ZS25.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z280 and ZS25.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
31
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (193g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z280
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
62
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
32
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z280
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (193g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 115k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-80 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $180 $300