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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Announced March 2009
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-450 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZS45 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-450 scores against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic ZS45

 E-450 ZS45 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus E-450

 ZS45 E-450 
IntroducedJanuary 2015March 2009Fresher by 70 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic ZS45

 E-450 ZS45 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 has got outside measurements 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 ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic ZS45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-450 against the ZS45.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and ZS45 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and ZS45.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-450 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
57
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
37
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (426 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-450
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (350 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
53
lighter than average (426 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
47
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-450 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-31 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 21
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 249g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" 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 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $138 $300