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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 3 years prior to the SZ1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z450 grades against the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic SZ1

 EX-Z450 SZ1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SZ1 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic SZ1

 EX-Z450 SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the SZ1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and SZ1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average (128 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography info
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (131g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic SZ1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 131 grams (0.29 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 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 - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $179