Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FP7

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FP7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was brought out 21 months earlier than the FP7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-450 matches up against the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-450 compared to the FP7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and FP7 is 77 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and FP7.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP7 will render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.