Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS20
- New Model is Panasonic ZS30
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe EX-Z90 was launched 4 years before the ZS25 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z90 scores against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic ZS25
EX-Z90 | ZS25 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-Z90
ZS25 | EX-Z90 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 41 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS25
EX-Z90 | ZS25 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z90 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z90 and the ZS25.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z90 and ZS25 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and ZS25.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS25 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ35 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 193g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" 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 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-60 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $150 | $300 |