Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS6

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.