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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-330
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF5
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was introduced 3 years earlier than the GF3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-450 matches up vs the GF3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic GF3

 E-450 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus E-450

 GF3 E-450 
RevealedAugust 2011March 2009Fresher by 28 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic GF3

 E-450 GF3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-450 versus the GF3.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and GF3 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and GF3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic GF3 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
55
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Panasonic GF3
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (426g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography advice
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery power (500 per charge)
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography information
53
lighter than others (426g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (500 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
58
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (300 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
32
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic GF3
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-31 2011-08-11
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 264g (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 50
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 10.1
DXO Low light score 512 459
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $138 $360