Olympus E-410 vs Olympus XZ-1

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus XZ-1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and XZ-1 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-410 was launched 4 years prior to the XZ-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-410 scores vs the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-410 and the XZ-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and XZ-1 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and XZ-1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-410 offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older E-410 will be behind in sensor technology.