Olympus announced their new E450 digital SLR today which is a very minor upgrade to last year’s E420. The improvements are three Art Filters, a new processor (TruePic III Plus) and a new LCD panel. Everything else remains the same as its predecessor, including its relatively compact (For an SLR) design.

Olympus E450
(Entry-level digital SLR camera)

• 10 megapixel Live MOS sensor (2X crop factor)
• Dust reduction
• TruePic III Plus imaging processor
• 2.7 inch HyperCrystal II LCD
• Live view with contrast detect autofocus and face detection
• Full manual controls with hotshoe and RAW
• Three new Art Filters (Soft focus, pin hole, pop art)
• Wireless flash mode
• 3.5 FPS burst mode
• Takes Compact Flash and xD Picture memory cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available in May; body only, with single kit lens (14-42 mm lens) or dual kit lenses(14-42 mm and 40-150 mm)

Related articles:

• Olympus E600 SLR announced
• Olympus E-P1 interchangeable lens camera
• Olympus E30 SLR announced
• Olympus E620 SLR announced
• Olympus E-P2 Micro Four Thirds camera; now official!