Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic GF6

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic GF6, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was manufactured 5 years prior to the GF6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-450 scores versus the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 features physical 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) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-450 and the GF6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and GF6 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and GF6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic GF6 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.