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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic FS25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-ZR700 was unveiled 4 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-ZR700 grades against the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic FS25

 EX-ZR700 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 FS25 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FS25

 EX-ZR700 FS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZR700 vs the FS25.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR700 and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and FS25.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
50
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
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better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
51
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
32
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic FS25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $370 $230