Clicky

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The EX-Z450 was introduced 4 months before the FH3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the FH3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH3

 EX-Z450 FH3 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FH3 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH3

 EX-Z450 FH3 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic FH3 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 use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the FH3.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and FH3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and FH3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH3 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
36
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $229 $160