Olympus E-450 vs Sony HX5

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-450 versus Sony HX5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-450 was announced 14 months prior to the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-450 grades vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-450 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-450 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-450 versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-450 compared to the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-450 and HX5 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-450 and HX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-450 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The older E-450 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.