Clicky

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The EX-Z450 was revealed 16 months earlier than the FH25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z450 grades against the FH25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH25

 EX-Z450 FH25 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FH25 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH25

 EX-Z450 FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 provides exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic FH25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the FH25.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and FH25.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 128 gr (0.28 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
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 1 1
Launch price $229 $180