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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 4 years prior to the SZ3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic SZ3

 EX-Z450 SZ3 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SZ3 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic SZ3

 EX-Z450 SZ3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outside 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 SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the SZ3.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and SZ3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition (128g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography highlights
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic SZ3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-18 2013-01-07
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 pictures
Type 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $229 $150