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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49

Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

The following is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the EX-Z450 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z450 was released 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the EX-Z450 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

		

		

			
 EX-Z450 XZ-2 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Casio EX-Z450

		

		

			
 XZ-2 iHS EX-Z450 
RevealedDecember 2012August 2009Newer by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

		

		

			
 EX-Z450 XZ-2 iHS 
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z450 offers external measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z450 vs the XZ-2 iHS.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z450 and XZ-2 iHS.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The EX-Z450 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged EX-Z450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography information
27
 has manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
46
 focusing manually
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
55
 lighter than competition (128 grams)
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
66
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 more heavy than average (346g)
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography details
17
 low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
62
 lighter than competition (128 grams)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
61
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average (346g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z450
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
37
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
55
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-Z450 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lighter than competition (128 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic port
36
 rather wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have microphone support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (346g)
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-18 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 346 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-40 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $450