Olympus E-450 vs Olympus XZ-1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-450 versus Olympus XZ-1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and XZ-1 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-450 was launched 22 months before the XZ-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-450 scores against the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 & Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 offers outer measurements 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-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-450 vs the XZ-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and XZ-1 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and XZ-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The E-450 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.