Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
- Released August 2009
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic FZ300
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Casio EX-Z450
FZ300 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Announced | July 2015 | August 2009 | More modern by 71 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | |
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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 |