Canon 450D vs Olympus E-520

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon 450D vs Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 450D (12MP) and the E-520 (10MP) is very comparable but the 450D (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 450D was revealed 2 months prior to the E-520 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 450D matches up versus the E-520 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 450D and Olympus E-520. The full galleries are available at Canon 450D Gallery and Olympus E-520 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 450D enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Olympus E-520 has measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 450D vs Olympus E-520 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 450D versus the E-520.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and E-520 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 450D and E-520.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 450D with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 450D will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.