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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z450 was revealed within a month of the FE-4000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the FE-4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus FE-4000

 EX-Z450 FE-4000 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Casio EX-Z450

 FE-4000 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-4000

 EX-Z450 FE-4000 
IntroducedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 offers physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 against the FE-4000.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and FE-4000.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (128g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (128g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
62
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
28
pretty wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-4000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus FE-4000
Also called - X-925
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $229 $130