Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was unveiled 16 months before the FH25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z33 grades against the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FH25
EX-Z33 | FH25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Casio EX-Z33
FH25 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH25
EX-Z33 | FH25 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 and the FH25.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and FH25 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and FH25.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS35 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine VI |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 lbs) | 159g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $120 | $180 |