Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-450. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.