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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z450
(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
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was revealed 6 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the TG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus TG-4

 EX-Z450 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Casio EX-Z450

 TG-4 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2009Newer by 68 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-4

 EX-Z450 TG-4 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the TG-4.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and TG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and TG-4.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (128g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
74
great battery pack (380 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
37
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging info
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-18 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
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 range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 247 grams (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 - 380 pictures
Form of battery - 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 type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail price $229 $379