Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic L10

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic L10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-450 was manufactured 16 months later than the L10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-450 scores versus the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 has 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 L10 has measurements of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-450 compared to the L10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and L10 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and L10.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer E-450 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.