Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-450 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-450 scores against the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 enjoys physical dimensions 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 TS4 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).

Contrast the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-450 compared to the TS4.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and TS4 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and TS4.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-450 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS4 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.