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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the 3D1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the 3D1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic 3D1

 EX-Z450 3D1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 3D1 EX-Z450 
IntroducedNovember 2011August 2009More modern by 27 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic 3D1

 EX-Z450 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic 3D1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the 3D1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and 3D1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and 3D1.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
features focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
37
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic 3D1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 200 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $229 $670