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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 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-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was released 4 years before the TG-2 iHS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z450 grades versus the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-Z450 TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Casio EX-Z450

 TG-2 iHS EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 47 months
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 EX-Z450 TG-2 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z450 offers exterior measurements 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 TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z450 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the TG-2 iHS.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and TG-2 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and TG-2 iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
55
lighter than competition (128g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (128g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-18 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $229 $380