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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus E-450 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Launched March 2009
Olympus E-450
(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
  • Announced March 2009
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-450, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the E-450 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was introduced around the same time to the E-450 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-30 scores against the E-450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus E-450

 E-30 E-450 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-30

 E-450 E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-450

 E-30 E-450 
AnnouncedMarch 2009March 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 features exterior measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Olympus E-450 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-30 vs the E-450.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and E-450 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and E-450.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-30 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-450 Portrait photography features
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-450 Street photography highlights
72
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (426g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography info
Olympus E-450 Sports photography info
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (750 shots)
39
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography features
Olympus E-450 Travel photography features
49
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (750 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
53
lighter than others (426 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (500 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery life (750 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
18
no video
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-450
 Olympus E-30Olympus E-450
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-30 Olympus E-450
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-03-24 2009-03-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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 11 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 695g (1.53 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 56
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 10.5
DXO Low light rating 530 512
Other
Battery life 750 photos 500 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,299 $138