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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was released 16 months earlier than the FH25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z90 scores versus the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FH25

 EX-Z90 FH25 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FH25 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH25

 EX-Z90 FH25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z90 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z90 and the FH25.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z90 and FH25.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (121g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography factors
27
you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors (121g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FH25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $180