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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 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 ZS25
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Panasonic ZS25

 EX-Z90 ZS25 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-Z90

 ZS25 EX-Z90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS25

 EX-Z90 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (121g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography information
28
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (121 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
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