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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 7 months after the FX580 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FX580

 EX-Z450 FX580 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FX580 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FX580

 EX-Z450 FX580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the FX580.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and FX580.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent EX-Z450 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FX580
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $499