Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic G9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and G9 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was announced 9 years earlier than the G9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-450 matches up against the G9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-450 versus the G9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and G9 is 77 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and G9.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic G9 to render greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be behind in sensor technology.