Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ100

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.