Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-520

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the E-520 (10MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was launched 14 months earlier than the E-520 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-410 matches up against the E-520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 & Olympus E-520. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Olympus E-520 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-520 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-410 versus the E-520.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and E-520 is 77 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and E-520.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-410 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.