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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 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
  • Revealed March 2009
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the E-620 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was brought out 3 months before the E-620 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-450 matches up against the E-620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-620

 E-450 E-620 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus E-450

 E-620 E-450 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-620

 E-450 E-620 
LaunchedMarch 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 has external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus E-620 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-450 and the E-620.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and E-620 is 77 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and E-620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-620 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography details
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Olympus E-620
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (426g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Olympus E-620
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Olympus E-620
53
lighter than competitors (426g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (500 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging details
Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
18
no video
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-620
 Olympus E-450Olympus E-620
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus E-620
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-03-31 2009-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 7
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
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 All around rating 56 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 10.3
DXO Low light rating 512 536
Other
Battery life 500 photos 500 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $138 $799