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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25 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
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus FE-25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 8 months later than the FE-25 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera and the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z450 scores against the FE-25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z450 FE-25 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FE-25 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-25

 EX-Z450 FE-25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 has 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) and the Olympus FE-25 has proportions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus FE-25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 against the FE-25.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and FE-25.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Casio EX-Z450 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z450 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-25 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
9
no video shooting
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus FE-25
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus FE-25
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2768
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) -
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $15