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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

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
56
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
36
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
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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)
64
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