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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
92 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was manufactured very close to the ZS25 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-ZR400 grades vs the ZS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 ZS25 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-ZR400

          

          

            
 ZS25 EX-ZR400 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS25

          

          

            
 EX-ZR400 ZS25 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR400 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).
Check the Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR400 versus the ZS25.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR400 and ZS25.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really take the production date  of the cameras into account.

            Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography features
39
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
31
 MP count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR400
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography highlights
57
 great zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (260 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
71
 great battery (500 per charge)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 includes touch to focus
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (260 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
52
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery (500 shots)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
43
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
33
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (193g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR400 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR400 and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to 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    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (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 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 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 500 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $300