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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released November 2007
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-510
  • Replaced the Olympus E-500
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-520
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was launched 17 months later than the E-510 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-450 matches up vs the E-510 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-510

 E-450 E-510 
ReleasedMarch 2009November 2007Fresher by 17 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Olympus E-450

 E-510 E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-510

 E-450 E-510 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus E-510 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-450 compared to the E-510.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and E-510 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and E-510.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer E-450 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-510 Portrait photography factors
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography advice
Olympus E-510 Street photography advice
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (426g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (490 grams)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Olympus E-510
39
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 shots)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Olympus E-510
53
lighter than others (426g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
52
lighter than competitors in class (490g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-510 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-510 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-510
 Olympus E-450Olympus E-510
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus E-510
Also called as - EVOLT E-510
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-03-31 2007-11-23
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 490g (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 52
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 10.0
DXO Low light rating 512 442
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $138 $550