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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS50
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 6 years before the ZS45 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZS45

 EX-Z450 ZS45 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Casio EX-Z450

 ZS45 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJanuary 2015August 2009Fresher by 65 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS45

 EX-Z450 ZS45 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 offers 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 ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the ZS45.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and ZS45 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and ZS45.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (249g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (350 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
71
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
48
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS45
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2015-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" 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 life - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $229 $300