Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Introduced January 2009

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was launched 8 months after the FZ28 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FZ28
EX-Z450 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 8 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-Z450
FZ28 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FZ28
EX-Z450 | FZ28 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has sizing of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the FZ28.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and FZ28 is 96 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and FZ28.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-Z450 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z450 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2009-01-15 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 417 grams (0.92 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 27 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $229 | $599 |