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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed March 2009
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic FZ28, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very well matched but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-450 was announced 3 months after the FZ28 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-450 matches up versus the FZ28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic FZ28

 E-450 FZ28 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus E-450

 FZ28 E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FZ28

 E-450 FZ28 
AnnouncedMarch 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic FZ28 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-450 versus the FZ28.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and FZ28 is 77 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and FZ28.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The E-450 features the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
35
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (426g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
39
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
53
lighter than others in class (426 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (500 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
24
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-31 2009-01-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 - 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 417 gr (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 27
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 10.1
DXO Low light score 512 79
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $138 $599