Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the E85 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was introduced 5 months before the E85 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-450 grades against the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 features outside 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) while the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-450 vs Pentax E85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-450 compared to the E85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and E85 is 77 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-450 and E85.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-450 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax E85 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.