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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1 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
  • Older Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P2
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was announced 4 months before the E-P1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-450 matches up against the E-P1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-P1

 E-450 E-P1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus E-450

 E-P1 E-450 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-P1

 E-450 E-P1 
IntroducedMarch 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-450 vs the E-P1.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and E-P1 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and E-P1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus E-P1 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Olympus E-P1
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography information
Olympus E-P1 Street photography information
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-P1 Sports photography highlights
39
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery power (300 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography details
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography details
53
lighter than competition in class (426g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (500 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
43
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (300 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Olympus E-P1
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (300 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-P1
 Olympus E-450Olympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus PEN E-P1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-31 2009-07-29
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 355 gr (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 10.4
DXO Low light rating 512 536
Other
Battery life 500 shots 300 shots
Battery style 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 SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $138 $182