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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5 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 ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 10 months prior to the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZS5

 EX-Z450 ZS5 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Casio EX-Z450

 ZS5 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS5

 EX-Z450 ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with physical measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 against the ZS5.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and ZS5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and ZS5.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (214 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than competition (214g)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $229 $300