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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very close but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 3 years prior to the LX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic LX5

 EX-Z450 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Casio EX-Z450

 LX5 EX-Z450 
IntroducedDecember 2011August 2009More modern by 28 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic LX5

 EX-Z450 LX5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the LX5.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and LX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Casio EX-Z450 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Panasonic LX5 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than average (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Panasonic LX5
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (271 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
37
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average (271 grams)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic LX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $229 $294