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Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-450 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Released March 2009
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-330
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly well matched but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and HZ10W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-450 was revealed about the same time to the HZ10W which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-450 matches up versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Samsung HZ10W

 E-450 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus E-450

 HZ10W E-450 

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Samsung HZ10W

 E-450 HZ10W 
AnnouncedMarch 2009May 2009Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-450 enjoys external dimensions 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 Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-450 against the HZ10W.

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and HZ10W is 77 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and HZ10W.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The E-450 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler.

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
30
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography details
Samsung HZ10W Street photography details
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (426 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 Sports photography features
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competition (426g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
53
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
47
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
no Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus E-450Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus E-450 Samsung HZ10W
Other name - WB500
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-31 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 512 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $138 $300