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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5 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
  • Revealed March 2009
  • Old Model is Olympus E-330
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic S5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and S5 (24MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was launched 12 years prior to the S5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-450 scores versus the S5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic S5

 E-450 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus E-450

 S5 E-450 
AnnouncedAugust 2020March 2009More modern by 138 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.0"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1840k230kCrisper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic S5

 E-450 S5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-450 and the S5.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and S5 is 77 and 60 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and S5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-450 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic S5 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography features
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
85
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 Street photography information
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (426g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (500 shots)
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography information
Panasonic S5 Travel photography information
53
lighter than competition (426g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (500 CIPA)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging info
Panasonic S5 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic S5
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Type Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-03-31 2020-08-14
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Total lenses 45 31
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.0 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 714 grams (1.57 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 photographs 440 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots One Dual
Launch price $138 $1,999