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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FZ28

 EX-Z450 FZ28 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FZ28 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FZ28

 EX-Z450 FZ28 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (128g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FZ28
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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