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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Launched March 2009
  • Superseded the Olympus E-330
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly close but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was released about the same time to the ZS1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-450 grades vs the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic ZS1

 E-450 ZS1 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus E-450

 ZS1 E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic ZS1

 E-450 ZS1 
RevealedMarch 2009May 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 features 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) while the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic ZS1 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 depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-450 versus the ZS1.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and ZS1 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and ZS1.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-450 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
25
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-450
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (426g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
53
lighter than competition in class (426g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than others (229 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
9
no video
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-31 2009-05-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $138 $0