Olympus E-450 vs Samsung HZ30W

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-450 and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and HZ30W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-450 was announced 9 months before the HZ30W 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 HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-450 scores vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 & Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-450 compared to the HZ30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and HZ30W is 77 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-450 and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-450 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung HZ30W will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-450 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.