Nikon D5300 vs Olympus E-450

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D5300 vs Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The D5300 was announced 4 years after the E-450 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D5300 matches up vs the E-450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5300 & Olympus E-450. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D5300 Gallery & Olympus E-450 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-450 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D5300 against the E-450.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D5300 and E-450 is 68 and 77 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D5300 and E-450.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D5300 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D5300 will show extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent D5300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.