Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Superseded the Panasonic TS5

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was launched 6 years prior to the TS6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic TS6
EX-Z450 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Casio EX-Z450
TS6 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 65 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic TS6
EX-Z450 | TS6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the TS6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and TS6.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 370 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $229 | $300 |