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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was introduced 2 years after the FH25 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR700 scores against the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FH25

 EX-ZR700 FH25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 FH25 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH25

 EX-ZR700 FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 features outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the FH25.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR700 and FH25.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography features
Panasonic FH25 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery (470 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FH25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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), 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
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 222 grams (0.49 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 470 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $370 $180