Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZS3
EX-Z450 | ZS3 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Casio EX-Z450
ZS3 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS3
EX-Z450 | ZS3 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | May 2009 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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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 |