Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-450
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Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
- Announced March 2008
- Earlier Model is Nikon D40X
- Refreshed by Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Introduced March 2009
- Previous Model is Olympus E-330

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-450 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D60 and Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the E-450 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the D60 (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

The D60 was released 12 months before the E-450 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D60 grades against the E-450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-450 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D60 and Olympus E-450. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D60 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Olympus E-450
D60 | E-450 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Nikon D60
E-450 | D60 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | ![]() | March 2008 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon D60 and Olympus E-450
D60 | E-450 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D60 provides outside dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-450 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Nikon D60 and Olympus E-450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D60 and the E-450.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D60 and E-450 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D60 and E-450.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The D60 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged D60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications
Nikon D60 | Olympus E-450 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon D60 | Olympus E-450 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2008-03-19 | 2009-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 309 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 522g (1.15 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 562 | 512 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 500 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $398 | $138 |