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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was launched 8 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus TG-5

 EX-Z450 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Casio EX-Z450

 TG-5 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedMay 2017August 2009More recent by 94 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-5

 EX-Z450 TG-5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 and the TG-5.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and TG-5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
manual focus
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
good battery pack (340 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
57
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus Tough TG-5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-18 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $229 $449