Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-12

Lets look much closer at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SZ-12 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z450 scores vs the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 and the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and SZ-12 is 96 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and SZ-12.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-12 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.