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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 4 years before the F5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic F5

 EX-Z450 F5 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Casio EX-Z450

 F5 EX-Z450 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic F5

 EX-Z450 F5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the F5.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and F5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Panasonic F5
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition (121 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic F5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $100