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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 23 months earlier than the LS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z450 grades against the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic LS5

 EX-Z450 LS5 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Casio EX-Z450

 LS5 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic LS5

 EX-Z450 LS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the LS5.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and LS5.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic LS5 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
Panasonic LS5 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competition in class (126g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography features
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic LS5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 160 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NP-40 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $229 $294