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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 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
  • Introduced March 2009
  • Superseded the Olympus E-330
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and G85 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was revealed 8 years prior to the G85 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-450 scores against the G85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic G85

 E-450 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-450

 G85 E-450 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016March 2009Fresher by 90 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic G85

 E-450 G85 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-450 compared to the G85.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and G85 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and G85.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic G85 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography details
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography details
Panasonic G85 Sports photography details
39
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
64
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G85 Travel photography factors
53
lighter than competition in class (426g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
weather proofing
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery power (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging info
Panasonic G85 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Other name - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-03-31 2016-09-19
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 505g (1.11 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 512 656
Other
Battery life 500 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $138 $900