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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Revealed March 2009
  • Older Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 E-450 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus E-450

 SP-620 UZ E-450 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 E-450 SP-620 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

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

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography info
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography info
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (426g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
53
lighter than competition (426g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
61
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
28
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus E-450Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-31 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $138 $199