Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH3
EX-Z450 | FH3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-Z450
FH3 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH3
EX-Z450 | FH3 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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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 |