Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 4 years before the SZ-15 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 has got outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 against the SZ-15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and SZ-15 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-15 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.