Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-3
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-4
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Below, we are reviewing the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z450 grades against the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus TG-3
| EX-Z450 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Casio EX-Z450
| TG-3 | EX-Z450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2014 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 56 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-3
| EX-Z450 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 offers 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 TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 against the TG-3.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and TG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z450 and TG-3.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-08-18 | 2014-03-31 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 128g (0.28 pounds) | 247g (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 330 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-40 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $229 | $350 |