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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Announced March 2009
  • Older Model is Olympus E-330
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The E-450 was introduced 7 years before the ZS100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-450 grades versus the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic ZS100

 E-450 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus E-450

 ZS100 E-450 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016March 2009More recent by 82 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic ZS100

 E-450 ZS100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-450 compared to the ZS100.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and ZS100 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and ZS100.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-450 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography advice
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
64
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography features
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (426 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
78
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (312 grams)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
39
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
67
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography advice
53
lighter than competition (426g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than competition (312g)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
68
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging features
9
no video
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic ZS100
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-31 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lbs) 312g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 70
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 12.5
DXO Low light rating 512 559
Other
Battery life 500 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $138 $700