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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Introduced March 2009
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both built by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was brought out 10 years prior to the E-M1X which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-450 grades vs the E-M1X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-450 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-450

 E-M1X E-450 
IntroducedJanuary 2019March 2009More modern by 119 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-M1X

 E-450 E-M1X 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 comes with physical dimensions 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-M1X has specifications of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-450 against the E-M1X.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and E-M1X is 77 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and E-M1X.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to render more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
67
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (870 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
53
lighter than competitors (426g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
good battery life (870 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography info
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (870 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
9
no video
68
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus E-450Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-03-31 2019-01-24
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available 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 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 997 gr (2.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 870 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card -
Card slots 1 Two
Launch cost $138 $2,999