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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78 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 FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 17 months before the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FX78

 EX-Z450 FX78 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FX78 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FX78

 EX-Z450 FX78 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has exterior 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 FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the FX78.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and FX78 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and FX78.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Panasonic FX78
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
rather wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FX78
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $229 $210