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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic FH27
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH27

 EX-Z450 FH27 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FH27 EX-Z450 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 16 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH27

 EX-Z450 FH27 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average in class (128g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
37
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH27
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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