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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was released 17 months prior to the ZS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 scores versus the ZS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Panasonic ZS25

 EX-ZR100 ZS25 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 ZS25 EX-ZR100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS25

 EX-ZR100 ZS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 has got external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the ZS25.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and ZS25.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (193g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Sports photography camera
46
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max frames per second (40.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography info
64
lighter than others (204 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 40.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 204 grams (0.45 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $300