Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FH7

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FH7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was announced 3 years earlier than the FH7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-450 scores versus the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-450 versus the FH7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and FH7 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and FH7.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH7 will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.