Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS2

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was released 10 months prior to the TS2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-450 matches up vs the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-450 compared to the TS2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and TS2 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and TS2.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.