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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z90 was brought out 7 months later than the FS25 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z90 matches up against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic FS25

 EX-Z90 FS25 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-Z90

 FS25 EX-Z90 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FS25

 EX-Z90 FS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z90 has got outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 compared to the FS25.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z90 and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and FS25.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-Z90 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography information
Panasonic FS25 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic FS25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" 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-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $230