Olympus E-450 vs Samsung GX-1S

Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-450 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-450 (10MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the E-450 (Four Thirds) and GX-1S (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was brought out 3 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-450 matches up against the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-450 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-450 versus the GX-1S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and GX-1S is 77 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and GX-1S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-450 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-450 will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern E-450 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.