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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 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
  • Released March 2009
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FZ100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was launched 15 months before the FZ100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-450 scores versus the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic FZ100

 E-450 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus E-450

 FZ100 E-450 
ReleasedJuly 2010March 2009Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FZ100

 E-450 FZ100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-450 against the FZ100.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and FZ100 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and FZ100.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-450 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ100 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography info
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (426g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
58
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
53
lighter than average in class (426g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
59
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
no Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
64
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (540g)
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FZ100
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-31 2010-07-21
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 540 grams (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $138 $500