Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the E-PL1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was revealed 3 years earlier than the E-PL1 which is a fairly big 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-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-410 matches up against the E-PL1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-410 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 has external dimensions 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-PL1 has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-410 compared to the E-PL1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and E-PL1 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and E-PL1.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-PL1 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.