Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FX90

The following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the FX90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got external measurements 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 FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the FX90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and FX90.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.