Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX700
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the FX700 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FX700
EX-Z450 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Casio EX-Z450
FX700 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FX700
EX-Z450 | FX700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the FX700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and FX700.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-18 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 pounds) | 176g (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 ID | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $229 | $399 |