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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 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 TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TG-4 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-450 was released 7 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-450 grades against the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus TG-4

 E-450 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus E-450

 TG-4 E-450 
LaunchedApril 2015March 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-4

 E-450 TG-4 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-450 compared to the TG-4.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and TG-4 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and TG-4.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-450 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-4 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (426g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
39
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
53
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus E-450Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-450 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2009-03-31 2015-04-13
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 380 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $138 $379