Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Olympus TG-3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

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.

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus TG-4
E-450 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus E-450
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 73 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-4
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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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 |