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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 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-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus E-PL1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the E-PL1 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was released 13 months prior to the E-PL1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-450 scores against the E-PL1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-PL1

 E-450 E-PL1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus E-450

 E-PL1 E-450 
ReleasedMay 2010March 2009Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-PL1

 E-450 E-PL1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 provides external dimensions 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-PL1 has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus E-PL1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-450 against the E-PL1.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and E-PL1 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and E-PL1.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-PL1 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography details
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography advice
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (426g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL1
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (290 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography factors
53
lighter than average (426g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (290 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery pack (290 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging info
9
no video
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-PL1
 Olympus E-450Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-31 2010-05-17
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 334 grams (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 10.1
DXO Low light rating 512 487
Other
Battery life 500 shots 290 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $138 $288