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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 23 months earlier than the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z450 grades against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZS7

 EX-Z450 ZS7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Casio EX-Z450

 ZS7 EX-Z450 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS7

 EX-Z450 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 has outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the ZS7.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and ZS7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
63
lighter than average in class (218g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography highlights
36
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS7
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $350