Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was introduced 3 years before the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-450 grades against the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 has outer 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) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-450 against the SP-620 UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and SP-620 UZ is 77 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will provide greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.