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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-Z450 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z450 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z450 was brought out 2 months after the W80 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z450 scores versus the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z450 over the Pentax W80

 EX-Z450 W80 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Casio EX-Z450

 W80 EX-Z450 

Common features in the Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax W80

 EX-Z450 W80 
IntroducedAugust 2009June 2009Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z450 offers outer measurements of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z450 versus Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z450 versus the W80.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z450 and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z450 and W80.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W80 Portrait photography advice
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Street photography features
Pentax W80 Street photography features
55
lighter than others (128g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Sports photography information
Pentax W80 Sports photography information
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z450
Travel photography with Pentax W80
62
lighter than others (128 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Landscape photography details
Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z450 Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Casio EX-Z450 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z450 and Pentax W80
 Casio Exilim EX-Z450Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z450 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-18 2009-06-25
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 81 x 56 x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-40 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $250