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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was unveiled 4 years before the TS25 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z90 scores vs the TS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic TS25

 EX-Z90 TS25 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Casio EX-Z90

 TS25 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS25

 EX-Z90 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 has got external 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) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z90 versus the TS25.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and TS25.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z90
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
55
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average (144 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (144g)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic TS25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 lb) 144g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $180