Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was introduced 8 months after the FS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FS25
EX-Z33 | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-Z33
FS25 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FS25
EX-Z33 | FS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 against the FS25.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and FS25 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and FS25.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FS25 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z33 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 pounds) | 148g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $120 | $230 |