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).

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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.