Clicky

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Revealed March 2009
  • Superseded the Olympus E-330
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ40
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic LZ30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The E-450 was launched 4 years prior to the LZ30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-450 scores versus the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic LZ30

 E-450 LZ30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus E-450

 LZ30 E-450 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2009Newer by 45 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic LZ30

 E-450 LZ30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-450 vs the LZ30.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and LZ30 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and LZ30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LZ30 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (552 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography factors
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
53
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
56
good battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (552g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
missing Timelapse function
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery power (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging info
9
no video
22
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (552g)
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic LZ30
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-03-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 552 gr (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $138 $230