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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2 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
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus E-P2
(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
  • Announced April 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus E-P2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was released 12 months before the E-P2 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-450 scores against the E-P2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-P2

 E-450 E-P2 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus E-450

 E-P2 E-450 
AnnouncedApril 2010March 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-P2

 E-450 E-P2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 provides physical measurements 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-P2 has sizing of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus E-P2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-450 and the E-P2.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and E-P2 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and E-P2.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-P2 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Olympus E-P2
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (426g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
39
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography information
Olympus E-P2 Travel photography information
53
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
43
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (300 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography advice
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery life (300 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-450
Vlogging with Olympus E-P2
9
can't record video
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-P2
 Olympus E-450Olympus PEN E-P2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus PEN E-P2
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-31 2010-04-22
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 355 grams (0.78 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall rating 56 56
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 10.4
DXO Low light rating 512 505
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 feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $138 $799