Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH20
EX-Z450 | FH20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Casio EX-Z450
FH20 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH20
EX-Z450 | FH20 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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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 |