Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4030
96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
30
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2010

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 months before the FE-4030 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z450 scores against the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus FE-4030
EX-Z450 | FE-4030 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Casio EX-Z450
FE-4030 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-4030
EX-Z450 | FE-4030 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with external dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus FE-4030 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the FE-4030.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and FE-4030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and FE-4030.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 128 grams (0.28 lb) | 146 grams (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $229 | $130 |