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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF 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
  • Replaced the Olympus E-330
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-70
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and KF (24MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and KF (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-450 was released 14 years prior to the KF and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-450 scores vs the KF in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax KF

 E-450 KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Olympus E-450

 KF E-450 
AnnouncedNovember 2022March 2009More recent by 165 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax KF

 E-450 KF 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 has external 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) whilst the Pentax KF has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-450 compared to the KF.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and KF is 77 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and KF.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-450 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax KF will show more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-450 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-450
Portrait photography with Pentax KF
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography details
Pentax KF Street photography details
64
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (426g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography factors
Pentax KF Sports photography factors
39
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
74
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KF as a Travel photography camera
53
lighter than others (426g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 Landscape photography advice
Pentax KF Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging features
Pentax KF Vlogging features
9
no video
72
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (684 grams)
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Pentax KF
 Olympus E-450Pentax KF
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-450 Pentax KF
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-03-31 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 161
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 684 gr (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 410 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Price at release $138 $850