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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was brought out 13 months after the FH25 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR15 grades vs the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Panasonic FH25

 EX-ZR15 FH25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 FH25 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH25

 EX-ZR15 FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR15 against the FH25.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR15 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR15 and FH25.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR15 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (325 shots)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
67
better than average battery (325 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (325 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Panasonic FH25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Venus Engine VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 176 grams (0.39 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 325 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $180