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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 3 years before the FH6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH6

 EX-Z450 FH6 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FH6 EX-Z450 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH6

 EX-Z450 FH6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the FH6.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and FH6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
good battery power (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 photographs
Battery format - 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 One One
Retail price $229 $129