Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic SZ3

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic SZ3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was brought out 4 years earlier than the SZ3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-450 matches up versus the SZ3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 features outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-450 versus the SZ3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and SZ3 is 77 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and SZ3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.