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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 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
  • Released March 2009
  • Old Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the E-600 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was announced 5 months before the E-600 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-450 matches up vs the E-600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-600

 E-450 E-600 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-450

 E-600 E-450 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-600

 E-450 E-600 
AnnouncedMarch 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus E-600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-450 and the E-600.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and E-600 is 77 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and E-600.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-600 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography highlights
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Olympus E-600
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (426g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Olympus E-600
39
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Olympus E-600
53
lighter than others (426 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (500 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-600 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
18
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-600
 Olympus E-450Olympus E-600
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-450 Olympus E-600
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-03-31 2009-08-30
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 7
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.48x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 515g (1.14 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 10.3
DXO Low light score 512 541
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 500 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 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 1 1
Cost at release $138 $0