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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced March 2009
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Raise to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FS42 (1/2.5") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was launched about the same time to the FS42 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-450 grades versus the FS42 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic FS42

 E-450 FS42 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus E-450

 FS42 E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FS42

 E-450 FS42 
RevealedMarch 2009April 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-450 and the FS42.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and FS42 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and FS42.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-450 has the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography features
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography details
Panasonic FS42 Street photography details
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (426g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
16
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
53
lighter than others (426g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-450
Vlogging with Panasonic FS42
9
lack of video recording
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FS42
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-31 2009-04-17
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 132 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs -
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/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $138 $580