Olympus E-450 vs Pentax S1
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed March 2011
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-450 and Pentax S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and S1 (14MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-450 was introduced 23 months prior to the S1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-450 scores vs the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 and Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Pentax S1
E-450 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus E-450
S1 | E-450 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | March 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Pentax S1
E-450 | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 has external 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) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-450 and Pentax S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-450 versus the S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and S1 is 77 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and S1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-450 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax S1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-450 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-450 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-450 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-03-31 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 pounds) | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 images | 260 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $138 | $174 |