Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-Z450 was released 5 months earlier than the ZR3 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZR3
EX-Z450 | ZR3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-Z450
ZR3 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZR3
EX-Z450 | ZR3 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZR3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the ZR3.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and ZR3.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lb) | 159 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 model | NP-40 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $229 | $280 |