Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 1

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus 1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the 1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was released 5 years before the 1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-450 grades versus the 1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus 1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-450 versus the 1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and 1 is 77 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and 1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be behind in sensor tech.