Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic LX5
| EX-Z450 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and LX5 is 96 and 88 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic 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 |