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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2 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
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-410
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-400
  • Later Model is Olympus E-420
Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
  • Updated by Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-410 versus Olympus E-P2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was revealed 3 years prior to the E-P2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-410 scores versus the E-P2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Olympus E-P2

 E-410 E-P2 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus E-410

 E-P2 E-410 
RevealedApril 2010June 2007Fresher by 34 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k215kSharper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-P2

 E-410 E-P2 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 versus Olympus E-P2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-410 versus the E-P2.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and E-P2 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and E-P2.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-P2 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-410 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography highlights
56
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography advice
Olympus E-P2 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Sports photography camera
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-410
Travel photography with Olympus E-P2
49
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
43
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (300 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
60
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-410
Vlogging with Olympus E-P2
9
can't record video
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-P2
 Olympus E-410Olympus PEN E-P2
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-410 Olympus PEN E-P2
Also called as EVOLT E-410 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2007-06-14 2010-04-22
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 215k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 lbs) 355g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 56
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 10.4
DXO Low light rating 494 505
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $799