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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SH-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 5 years prior to the SH-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z450 matches up vs the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus SH-1

 EX-Z450 SH-1 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Casio EX-Z450

 SH-1 EX-Z450 
ReleasedMarch 2014August 2009Fresher by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SH-1

 EX-Z450 SH-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 has external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 and the SH-1.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and SH-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and SH-1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Olympus SH-1
62
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
74
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Olympus SH-1
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
37
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus SH-1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-18 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 271g (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $349