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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus E-5 front
Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs

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
Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-3
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus E-5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the E-5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was introduced 22 months earlier than the E-5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-450 grades versus the E-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-5

 E-450 E-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-450

 E-5 E-450 
LaunchedFebruary 2011March 2009More recent by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-5

 E-450 E-5 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 has outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-5 has dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus E-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-450 compared to the E-5.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and E-5 is 77 and 58 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and E-5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus E-5 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-450 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography features
Olympus E-5 Street photography features
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (426g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography details
Olympus E-5 Sports photography details
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-5 as a Travel photography camera
53
lighter than competitors in class (426g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
56
weather proofing
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-5 Landscape photography information
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low MP (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging details
Olympus E-5 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
64
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
does have external mic port
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-5
 Olympus E-450Olympus E-5
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus E-5
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-03-31 2011-02-03
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic V+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
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 11
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - HyperCrystal transmissive LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.58x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 18.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 426 grams (0.94 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 56
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 10.5
DXO Low light rating 512 519
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 870 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLM-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One Dual
Launch price $138 $1,700