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Olympus E-450

Olympus E-450
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alaScore 89

234 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 234 reviews of Olympus E-450. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the size and price are generally positive. The portability and usability are also mentioned favorably. Reviews are divided on the sensor. Some have doubts about the shutter and video.

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stabilizer , viewfinder, low-light, video, shutter

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus E-450 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Olympus E-450

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Olympus E-450 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the image quality and performance. The price and usability are also appreciated, whereas many are less positive about the focus and video.

portability, usability, price, performance, image quality

reliability, shutter, video, focus

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Olympus E-450

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Olympus E-450 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and portability. The sensor and image quality are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the performance.

screen, image quality, sensor, portability, usability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Olympus E450 review

 

With the arrival of the Olympus E-450, the assortment of FourThirds DSLR cameras is enhanced once more. The Olympus E-450 is the successor to the E-420 and takes over the lead of being one of the world's most compact DSLR cameras. This fight is...

Olympus has a wide range of digital SLR cameras in its assortment. From entry-level models to the semi-pro DSLR cameras, innovation and high technology simply seem to go hand in hand. The so-called Four Thirds camera system, although explained with a...

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Expert review by : Zoltan Arva-Toth (photographyblog.com)

Olympus E-450 Review

 

The Olympus E-450 is a new compact DSLR camera. Offering 10 megapixels and a 2.7 inch LCD screen, the diminutive E450 is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras on the market, weighing less than 400g and easily fitting into a small...

The Olympus E-450 is a very compact, lightweight yet fairly robust feeling little DSLR that comes with a lot of features for an entry-level camera. Not only does it offer manual exposure and focusing modes for the advanced user; it also has features...

May, 2009
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Expert review by : Rod Lawton (techradar.com)

Olympus E-450 review

 

Olympus's entry-level DSLR gets an upgrade, but can it really compete with its latest rivals?

Good user interface ; Good pictures ; Fairly decent AF system ; Compact body

Small sensor in comparison to competition

If you want to only look at pixels, you might decide the E-450 lags behind other 10MP DSLRs, but that's only part of the story. This is a compact, well-featured camera with a decent kit lens, which goes well towards offsetting the smaller sensor

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Alexandra Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Olympus E-450

 

Olympus has announced yet another camera to contend for the title of the world's smallest dSLR. It's not much of an evolution from the E-420, but has a couple of extra features that have trickled down from its older siblings.

The Olympus E-450 will be available from September for AU$999 with a 14-42mm lens.

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Expert Reviews Staff (expertreviews.co.uk)

Olympus E-450 review

 

This is a lovely, compact DSLR with high-end features, but the lack of any image stabilisation is disappointing.

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Dave Stevenson (reghardware.co.uk)

Olympus E-450

 

Review Olympus isn't the first brand that comes to mind when you're looking for a new DSLR, but that doesn't mean the 10Mp E-450 is a disappointment. Its styling has a retro charm, with its chunky leather-effect grip, and there's no complaining about...

Unfortunately, the side effect of the E-450's neat styling is comfort. The E-450 barely offers enough grip on the right hand side. Instead of nestling the camera in the palm of your hand, you have to pinch it between your thumb and your middle finger,...

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by (gadgetheaven.co.uk)

Olympus E-450

 

Apart from its 10.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor, it also offers a 2.7 inch LCD screen supported by HyperCrystal II technology with 176° viewing angle. Its body is structured by fiber-glass with reinforced plastic, which makes it a light weight camera yet...

But if you are compare this DSLR camera with other entry level ones, Olympus E 450 offers you with more advanced features and is compact in size. It is a literally a toy for a novice photographer and a delight to professional photographer.

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Olympus E-450 review

 

Is the Olympus E-450 just a minor refresh or a feature-filled model worth considering? What Digital Camera reviews the latest entry-level DSLR in the Four Thirds system.

Jan, 2010
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Expert review by (photoreview.com.au)

Olympus E-450

 

The latest entry-level DSLR camera from Olympus boasts an affordable price tag and provides above-average image quality.Announced at the end of March, the Olympus E-450 follows hot on the heels of the E-620 and replaces the E-420 at the entry level of...

Photo Review was given the E-450 to evaluate as a twin-lens kit with the Olympus Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 and 40-150mm f/4-5.6 kit lenses, both of which we have already reviewed. Although the test camera proved fast and efficient with both lenses when...

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Olympus E-450

 

Matt Grayson takes a look at the new Olympus E-450 to see if it gets his coveted nod of approval.

Lots of features for the newcomer to try

Jul, 2009
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