Olympus E-450 vs Olympus SH-1

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SH-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and SH-1 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and SH-1 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was manufactured 6 years prior to the SH-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-450 matches up vs the SH-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 offers external measurements 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 SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 and Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-450 against the SH-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and SH-1 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and SH-1.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-450 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SH-1 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.