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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released March 2009
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic FS15, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FS15 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was announced 3 months after the FS15 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-450 matches up against the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic FS15

 E-450 FS15 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus E-450

 FS15 E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FS15

 E-450 FS15 
IntroducedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-450 against the FS15.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and FS15 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and FS15.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-450 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FS15 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (426g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 shots)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
53
lighter than competition (426g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-03-31 2009-01-16
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $138 $180