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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 23 months earlier than the SZ-11 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus SZ-11

 EX-Z450 SZ-11 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SZ-11 EX-Z450 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-11

 EX-Z450 SZ-11 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 features 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 SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z450 compared to the SZ-11.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and SZ-11.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-11
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (128g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-11
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
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 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $229 $253