Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 1s

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 1s, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the 1s (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and 1s (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was introduced 7 years earlier than the 1s and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-450 grades vs the 1s in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 & Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Olympus 1s Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Olympus 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-450 compared to the 1s.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and 1s is 77 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and 1s.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus 1s will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.