Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH1

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FH1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was revealed 9 months earlier than the FH1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-450 scores versus the FH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-450 versus the FH1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and FH1 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and FH1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-450 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH1 will result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.