Olympus E-450 vs Olympus XZ-10

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-450 and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was released 4 years before the XZ-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-450 grades versus the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-450 and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-450 compared to the XZ-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and XZ-10 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and XZ-10.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus XZ-10 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.