Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS3

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic TS3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TS3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-450 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TS3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-450 scores vs the TS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-450 vs the TS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and TS3 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and TS3.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-450 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS3 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.