Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was announced 3 years prior to the SZ-31MR iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z450 grades against the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and SZ-31MR iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.