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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(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
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS25 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z33 scores against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic ZS25

 EX-Z33 ZS25 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-Z33

 ZS25 EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 40 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS25

 EX-Z33 ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications 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 the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the ZS25.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and ZS25 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and ZS25.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS25 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10 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 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 -
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
Retail pricing $120 $300