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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 4 months prior to the FH20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH20

 EX-Z450 FH20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FH20 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH20

 EX-Z450 FH20 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the FH20.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and FH20.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (128g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $179