Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P1

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-P1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was brought out 3 years before the E-P1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-410 grades vs the E-P1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-410 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-P1 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-P1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-410 against the E-P1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and E-P1 is 77 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and E-P1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-P1 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be behind in sensor technology.