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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 8 months after the SP-565UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-Z450 SP-565UZ 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-Z450

 SP-565UZ EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-Z450 SP-565UZ 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys exterior dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the SP-565UZ.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SP-565UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z450 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer EX-Z450 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (128g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-18 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID NP-40 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $400