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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed March 2009
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-330
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was launched 6 years prior to the TS6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-450 grades vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic TS6

 E-450 TS6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus E-450

 TS6 E-450 
RevealedJanuary 2015March 2009Newer by 70 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS6

 E-450 TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic TS6 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 vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-450 compared to the TS6.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and TS6 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and TS6.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (426 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-450
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
53
lighter than competition (426g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (500 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery (370 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2009-03-31 2015-01-06
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $138 $300