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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 2 months later than the 6000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-Z450 scores against the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus 6000

 EX-Z450 6000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Casio EX-Z450

 6000 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus 6000

 EX-Z450 6000 
ReleasedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 has got external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the 6000.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and 6000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-Z450 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Olympus 6000 Sports photography information
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others in class (128g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
37
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus 6000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called - mju Tough 6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2009-07-01
Body design 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-40 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $229 $259