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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(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
  • Introduced March 2009
  • Superseded the Olympus E-330
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Successor is Panasonic TS6
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic TS5

 E-450 TS5 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Olympus E-450

 TS5 E-450 
AnnouncedJuly 2013March 2009Fresher by 52 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS5

 E-450 TS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography details
Panasonic TS5 Street photography details
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (426g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography factors
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 per charge)
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography highlights
53
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery (500 per charge)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
72
good battery pack (370 per charge)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
52
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-450
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
9
can't record video
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS5
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2009-03-31 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 images 370 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $138 $350