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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z450 scores against the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic TS4

 EX-Z450 TS4 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Casio EX-Z450

 TS4 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic TS4

 EX-Z450 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 features external measurements 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 TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the TS4.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and TS4.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
great battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
37
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic TS4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-18 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $399