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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 16 months prior to the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z450 grades against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-Z450 S1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 S1 EX-Z450 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic S1

 EX-Z450 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the S1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and S1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (128g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
62
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than others (117g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $229 $269