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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9 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
  • Announced March 2009
  • Old Model is Olympus E-330
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic G9

 E-450 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-450

 G9 E-450 
AnnouncedNovember 2017March 2009More modern by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic G9

 E-450 G9 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

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

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography info
Panasonic G9 Street photography info
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (426 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
39
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery pack (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
53
lighter than competition (426g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (500 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging features
Panasonic G9 Vlogging features
9
no video
76
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-03-31 2017-11-08
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 658 gr (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Retail pricing $138 $1,500