Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus E-410

The following is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-S5 vs Olympus E-410, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the E-410 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-S5 (1/2.3") and E-410 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-S5 was introduced 20 months after the E-410 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-S5 matches up against the E-410 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Olympus E-410. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Olympus E-410 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S5 has external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Olympus E-410 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S5 against the E-410.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and E-410 is 97 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and E-410.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-S5 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-410 will offer greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-S5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.