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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8 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 FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 3 years earlier than the FH8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FH8

 EX-Z450 FH8 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FH8 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH8

 EX-Z450 FH8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the FH8.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and FH8.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (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 FH8 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than average (128g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography advice
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FH8
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 123 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 260 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $149