| General | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | E-450 | E-420 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus E-330 | Olympus E-410 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10.0 Megapixel | 10.0 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic III | TruePic III |
| Max Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, High, Super High | Standard, High, Super High |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade |
| Focus | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Continuous Live View Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Continuous Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 3 | 3 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.92x | 0.92x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.46x | 0.46x |
| Shutter | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.5 fps | 3.5 fps |
| Flash | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | 12.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Olympus FL Series | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 512 | 527 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.5 | 21.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.5 | 10.4 |
| DxO Overall Score | 56 | 56 |
| Video | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | |
| Interval Recording |
| Terminals | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Wire/ InfraRed | Wire/ InfraRed |
| Environmental | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) | |
| Storage Temperature | -4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C) | |
| Operating Humidity | 30 - 90% | |
| Storage Humidity | 10 - 90% |
| Physical | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53 mm (5.12 x 3.58 x 2.09") | 130 x 91 x 53 mm (5.12 x 3.58 x 2.09") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) | 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 500 shots | 500 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card |
| Other | Olympus E-450 | Olympus E-420 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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