Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced February 2011
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe EX-Z450 was introduced 17 months earlier than the SZ-10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus SZ-10
| EX-Z450 | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Casio EX-Z450
| SZ-10 | EX-Z450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-10
| EX-Z450 | SZ-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the SZ-10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SZ-10 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and SZ-10.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus SZ-10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2011-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| 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 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.1-4.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 128g (0.28 lb) | 215g (0.47 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| 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 life | - | 220 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-40 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $229 | $300 |