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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-410
  • Old Model is Olympus E-400
  • Updated by Olympus E-420
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was revealed 8 years prior to the E-M5 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-410 matches up versus the E-M5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 E-410 E-M5 II 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus E-410

 E-M5 II E-410 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2007More recent by 93 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k215kSharper screen (+822k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-M5 II

 E-410 E-M5 II 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 offers external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 II has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-410 vs the E-M5 II.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and E-M5 II is 77 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and E-M5 II.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-M5 II to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-410 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
82
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-410
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 II
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (310 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-410
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 II
49
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
weather sealing
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (310 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery power (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Olympus E-410Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-410 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Also called as EVOLT E-410 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2007-06-14 2015-02-06
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 215 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 469 gr (1.03 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 73
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 12.4
DXO Low light score 494 896
Other
Battery life - 310 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch - $699