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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 3 years before the ZS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z450 grades against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZS20

 EX-Z450 ZS20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Casio EX-Z450

 ZS20 EX-Z450 
RevealedApril 2012August 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS20

 EX-Z450 ZS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the ZS20.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and ZS20.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (128 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography information
62
lighter than average (128g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $349