Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL8

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL8, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The E-410 was launched 10 years earlier than the E-PL8 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-410 scores against the E-PL8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL8 has proportions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-410 compared to the E-PL8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and E-PL8 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and E-PL8.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-PL8 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-410 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.