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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 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
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the VG-160 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-Z450 scores against the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus VG-160

 EX-Z450 VG-160 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-Z450

 VG-160 EX-Z450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus VG-160

 EX-Z450 VG-160 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the VG-160.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and VG-160.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z450
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-160
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography info
Olympus VG-160 Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (128g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z450
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (165 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (165 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography advice
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (165 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging information
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
30
rather wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus VG-160
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-18 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 165 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $229 $90