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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was revealed 4 months earlier than the FH1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH1

 EX-Z450 FH1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FH1 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH1

 EX-Z450 FH1 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 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 are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the FH1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and FH1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and FH1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
55
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (128g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $229 $150