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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus 6010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 2 months later than the 6010 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the EX-Z450 grades against the 6010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus 6010

 EX-Z450 6010 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Casio EX-Z450

 6010 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus 6010

 EX-Z450 6010 
ReleasedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys physical dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the 6010.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and 6010 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and 6010.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography factors
Olympus 6010 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Olympus 6010
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Olympus 6010
62
lighter than competition (128 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus 6010
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Alternative name - mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $229 $0