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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ200
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic FZ300, 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 FZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 6 years before the FZ300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FZ300

 EX-Z450 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FZ300 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJuly 2015August 2009More modern by 71 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FZ300

 EX-Z450 FZ300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 features exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 and the FZ300.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and FZ300 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and FZ300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ300
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (380 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
better than average battery power (380 shots)
environment sealing
features focus via touch
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
heavier than others in class (691g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (691g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic FZ300
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 691g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $229 $598