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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 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
  • Introduced March 2009
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-330
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-450 was unveiled 4 years prior to the K-01 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-450 matches up versus the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax K-01

 E-450 K-01 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-450

 K-01 E-450 
ReleasedMay 2012March 2009More modern by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-01

 E-450 K-01 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 has got 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) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-450 versus the K-01.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and K-01 is 77 and 76 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and K-01.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-450 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-01 will resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography information
Pentax K-01 Street photography information
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (426g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (561 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography details
Pentax K-01 Sports photography details
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
53
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
better than average battery pack (540 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (561g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging information
Pentax K-01 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (561g)
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus E-450Pentax K-01
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-450 Pentax K-01
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-03-31 2012-05-30
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 81
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 79
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 12.9
DXO Low light score 512 1135
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 540 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $138 $899