Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-600. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Olympus E-600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-600
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-450
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-600
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Announced | March 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-600 | |
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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 |