Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS20

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-450 grades against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-450 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-450 and the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and ZS20 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and ZS20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-450 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be behind in sensor technology.