Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH6

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the FH6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-450 scores versus the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 has external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-450 versus the FH6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and FH6 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and FH6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-450 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH6 will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.