Olympus E-PL1s vs Sony A450

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL1s versus Sony A450, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and A450 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL1s was launched 11 months later than the A450 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL1s grades versus the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s features exterior dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL1s versus Sony A450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s vs the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and A450 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and A450.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A450 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent E-PL1s provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.