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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.

Having finally announced its first Micro Four Thirds model, Olympus has once again reignited interest among consumers wanting small and powerful cameras. It remains to be be seen how well the E-P1 will fare against comparable models, though if first impressions are anything to go by Panasonic’s G-series will have not just a strong competitor but one that reinforces the hybrid concept for the undecided.

So where does this leave Olympus’s DSLR line, and is there anything that will tempt those still willing to upgrade? The company’s latest E-450 is where we turn for such an answer.

 

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Olympus E-450 verdict

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Olympus E-450 specifications

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Score in detail

  • Features 85
  • Image Quality 85
  • Design 85
  • Performance 85
  • Value 80