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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 23 months before the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-Z450 matches up versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax RZ10

 EX-Z450 RZ10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Casio EX-Z450

 RZ10 EX-Z450 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax RZ10

 EX-Z450 RZ10 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 comes with exterior 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 Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the RZ10.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z450 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z450 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older EX-Z450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z450
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
55
lighter than others (128g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography info
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography info
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Travel photography features
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography features
62
lighter than others (128g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
66
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (178 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
37
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (178 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z450
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax RZ10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-18 2011-07-19
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $200