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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
77 Imaging
45 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
73

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II 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
  • Released March 2009
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-330
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 III
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was announced 8 years before the E-M1 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-450 scores versus the E-M1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 E-450 E-M1 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus E-450

		

		

			
 E-M1 II E-450 
IntroducedSeptember 2016March 2009More modern by 90 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 E-450 E-M1 II 
Manual focus  More precise focus
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 provides physical dimensions 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-M1 II has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-450 and the E-M1 II.
Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and E-M1 II is 77 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and E-M1 II.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1 II to result in greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-450 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography info
57
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 megapixel count low (10MP)
76
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-450 Street photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography information
64
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than average (426 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
78
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment sealing
 lighter than average (574 grams)
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
39
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 terrible battery pack (500 shots)
75
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-450 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography highlights
53
 lighter than average (426 grams)
 has built in flash
 no Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
72
 lighter than average (574 grams)
 environment sealing
 features focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery pack (350 shots)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-450 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
47
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 terrible battery pack (500 shots)
 no Timelapse function
76
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-450 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
9
 no video shooting
79
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic support
 lighter than average (574 grams)
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Olympus E-450Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-31 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MOV, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 574 grams (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 80
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 12.8
DXO Low light rating 512 1312
Other
Battery life 500 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Single Two
Launch pricing $138 $1,700