Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 8000

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was revealed 2 months later than the 8000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus 8000
EX-Z450 | 8000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Casio EX-Z450
8000 | EX-Z450 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus 8000
EX-Z450 | 8000 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 features outside measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z450 against the 8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and 8000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and 8000.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2009-07-01 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
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 | ||
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 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) | 182 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $229 | $380 |