Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VR-320

On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was introduced 23 months before the VR-320 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z450 grades vs the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z450 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-Z450 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with exterior measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus VR-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the VR-320.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z450 and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and VR-320.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus VR-320 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.