Canon G3 X vs Olympus E-450

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon G3 X versus Olympus E-450, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the G3 X (1") and E-450 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The G3 X was unveiled 6 years later than the E-450 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G3 X being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G3 X grades vs the E-450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Olympus E-450. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Olympus E-450 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G3 X has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Olympus E-450 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G3 X compared to the E-450.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and E-450 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and E-450.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G3 X with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon G3 X will provide greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent G3 X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.