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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic ZS40, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 5 years earlier than the ZS40 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZS40

 EX-Z450 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Casio EX-Z450

 ZS40 EX-Z450 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS40

 EX-Z450 ZS40 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the ZS40.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and ZS40.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS40 to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
55
lighter than average (128g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (240g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography information
62
lighter than average (128 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (240g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS40
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-18 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 life - 300 photographs
Battery form - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $450