Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was introduced 5 years prior to the TS5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-450 scores versus the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-450 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-450 against the TS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and TS5 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and TS5.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-450 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.