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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 23 months before the ZS8 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Panasonic ZS8

 EX-Z450 ZS8 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Casio EX-Z450

 ZS8 EX-Z450 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS8

 EX-Z450 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 features outside dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the ZS8.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and ZS8.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Panasonic ZS8
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 340 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $229 $275