Olympus E-410 vs Olympus 5010

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-410 versus Olympus 5010, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and 5010 (14MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was brought out 3 years before the 5010 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-410 grades versus the 5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-410 & Olympus Stylus 5010. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Olympus 5010 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-410 versus Olympus 5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-410 and the 5010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and 5010 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and 5010.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-410 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 5010 will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.