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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced March 2009
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-330
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was manufactured 11 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-450 grades vs the TG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Olympus TG-6

 E-450 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus E-450

 TG-6 E-450 
IntroducedMay 2019March 2009Newer by 123 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-6

 E-450 TG-6 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 provides 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 TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-450 and the TG-6.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and TG-6 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and TG-6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-6 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
40
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (426 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery power (500 per charge)
47
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
53
lighter than competitors in class (426g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
great battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (253g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average in class (253g)
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Olympus E-450 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus E-450Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-450 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2009-03-31 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 253g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $138 $449