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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(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
Panasonic FH25
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FH25

 EX-Z33 FH25 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FH25 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 16 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH25

 EX-Z33 FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
25
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
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