Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS2
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2009
- Old Model is Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Superseded the Panasonic TS1
- Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic TS2
| E-450 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus E-450
| TS2 | E-450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS2
| E-450 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
| Olympus E-450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus E-450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-03-31 | 2010-01-26 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lb) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 56 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 512 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $138 | $350 |