Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-6
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-6, one is 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-6 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-Z450 was introduced 10 years before the TG-6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus TG-6
EX-Z450 | TG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Casio EX-Z450
TG-6 | EX-Z450 | |||
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Introduced | May 2019 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 118 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus TG-6
EX-Z450 | TG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. 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) while the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z450 and the TG-6.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and TG-6 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and TG-6.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Olympus |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z450 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-08-18 | 2019-05-22 |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 PC |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 pounds) | 253g (0.56 pounds) |
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 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 | - | 340 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-40 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $229 | $449 |