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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 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 FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the FH22 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH22

 EX-Z450 FH22 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FH22 EX-Z450 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH22

 EX-Z450 FH22 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 features 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 FH22 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 against the FH22.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and FH22.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH22 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than average (128g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH22
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2010-01-06
Body design 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $229 $200