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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2010
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was launched 21 months after the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic FS25

 EX-ZR10 FS25 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009Newer by 21 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 FS25 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic FS25

 EX-ZR10 FS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR10 against the FS25.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR10 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR10 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher EX-ZR10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic FS25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-09-20 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $230