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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 128g - 81 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus SZ-15

 EX-Z450 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SZ-15 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 46 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-15

 EX-Z450 SZ-15 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

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

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography information
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
62
lighter than average in class (128g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
34
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-15
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus SZ-15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-18 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-40 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $200