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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus 8000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus 8000

 EX-Z450 8000 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Casio EX-Z450

 8000 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus 8000

 EX-Z450 8000 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
Olympus 8000 Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others (128g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
37
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8000 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus 8000
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
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