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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(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
  • Announced August 2013
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS30
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 8 months after the ZS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the ZS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic ZS25

 EX-ZR800 ZS25 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ZS25 EX-ZR800 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS25

 EX-ZR800 ZS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR800 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic ZS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR800 against the ZS25.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR800 and ZS25 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and ZS25.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-ZR800 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
50
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
74
great battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (193 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS25
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-08-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 470 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $429 $300