Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS80

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic ZS80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-450 grades versus the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-450 vs the ZS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and ZS80 is 77 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and ZS80.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-450 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.