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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was released 3 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-ZR1000 scores vs the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Panasonic FS25

 EX-ZR1000 FS25 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2009More recent by 45 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 FS25 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FS25

 EX-ZR1000 FS25 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR1000 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR1000 compared to the FS25.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR1000 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR1000 and FS25.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR1000 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (255g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
70
great battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than others in class (255g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR1000
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (255 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Panasonic FS25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 255g (0.56 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $572 $230