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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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 TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-Z450 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-Z450

 TG-1 iHS EX-Z450 
IntroducedMay 2012August 2009More recent by 33 months
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-Z450 TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 provides outer dimensions of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 against the TG-1 iHS.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
55
lighter than average (128g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
62
lighter than average (128 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
37
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-18 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $229 $399