Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS3
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30
96 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
30
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
33
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced August 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Released August 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
- Renewed by Panasonic TS4
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Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z450 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the TS3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic TS3
| EX-Z450 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Casio EX-Z450
| TS3 | EX-Z450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic TS3
| EX-Z450 | TS3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the TS3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and TS3.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
lighter than competition (128 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
lighter than competition (128 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
great battery (310 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery (310 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 grams (0.28 pounds) | 197 grams (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 310 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $229 | $380 |