Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450
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54 Overall
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45 Features
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus E-450
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-30
E-450 | E-30 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-450
E-30 | E-450 | |||
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Announced | March 2009 | ![]() | March 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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.

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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Olympus E-450 | |
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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 |