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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 EX-Z450 ZR3 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-Z450

		

		

			
 ZR3 EX-Z450 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 EX-Z450 ZR3 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
27
 you can focus manually
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
28
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography details
55
 lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
17
 low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
37
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 low fps (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
62
 lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography highlights
37
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
37
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging information
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lighter than competition in class (128g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic jack
29
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
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