Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FP1

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic FP1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was released 9 months before the FP1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-450 matches up vs the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-450 compared to the FP1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and FP1 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and FP1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-450 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FP1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.