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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Revealed August 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FH25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH25 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the FH25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FH25

 EX-ZR800 FH25 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 FH25 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FH25

 EX-ZR800 FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FH25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the FH25.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and FH25.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger EX-ZR800 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FH25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-08-07 2011-01-05
Body design 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
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 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 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $429 $180