Olympus E-450 vs Pentax RZ10

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-450 and Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-450 was brought out 3 years prior to the RZ10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-450 matches up versus the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-450 and Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-450 compared to the RZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and RZ10 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and RZ10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.