Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-450

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon D3500 and Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the D3500 (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The D3500 was brought out 9 years later than the E-450 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D3500 grades vs the E-450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3500 and Olympus E-450. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3500 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus E-450 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D3500 and Olympus E-450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D3500 compared to the E-450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and E-450 is 72 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D3500 and E-450.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D3500 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D3500 will provide more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger D3500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.