Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was introduced 16 months before the FH27 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH27
EX-Z450 | FH27 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-Z450
FH27 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH27
EX-Z450 | FH27 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the FH27.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and FH27.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine VI |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 57 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 life | - | 250 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $229 | $229 |