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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Released March 2009
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FH27 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was released 21 months before the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-450 scores vs the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic FH27

 E-450 FH27 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus E-450

 FH27 E-450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 21 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FH27

 E-450 FH27 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-450 against the FH27.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and FH27 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and FH27.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH27 will render more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography info
Panasonic FH27 Street photography info
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (426g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
39
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
53
lighter than others (426g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (500 shots)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
32
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-31 2011-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $138 $229