Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus E-PL1
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus E-450
E-PL1 | E-450 | |||
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Released | May 2010 | March 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus E-PL1
E-450 | E-PL1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | |
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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 |