Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FX48

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FX48, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The E-450 was manufactured 3 months later than the FX48 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-450 matches up against the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-450 against the FX48.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and FX48 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and FX48.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-450 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FX48 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.