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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 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 TS6
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic TS6

 EX-Z450 TS6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Casio EX-Z450

 TS6 EX-Z450 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 65 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic TS6

 EX-Z450 TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
55
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
73
good battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
37
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic TS6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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