Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28
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![Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450/Casio-EX-Z450-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28/Panasonic-FZ28-front.jpg)
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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
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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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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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder
![Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Casio-Exilim-EX-Z450-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ28-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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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 |