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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 months after the ZS3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZS3

 EX-Z450 ZS3 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-Z450

 ZS3 EX-Z450 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS3

 EX-Z450 ZS3 
ReleasedAugust 2009May 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers exterior dimensions 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 ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 and the ZS3.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and ZS3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and ZS3.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (128g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competitors (128g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than average in class (229g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS3
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
35
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging factors
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
30
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
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 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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $229 $200