Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ200

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FZ200, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was unveiled 4 years prior to the FZ200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-450 grades versus the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 provides external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-450 versus the FZ200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and FZ200 is 77 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and FZ200.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ200 will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.