Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-Z450 was released 4 months after the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZS1
| EX-Z450 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Casio EX-Z450
| ZS1 | EX-Z450 |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS1
| EX-Z450 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the ZS1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and ZS1.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The EX-Z450 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Casio EX-Z450 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Panasonic |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-40 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $229 | $0 |