Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-410 was manufactured 5 years prior to the SP-620 UZ which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-410 matches up against the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-410 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and SP-620 UZ is 77 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will offer more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.