Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GX9

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic GX9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and GX9 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was manufactured 11 years before the GX9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-410 matches up versus the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 has external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic GX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-410 compared to the GX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and GX9 is 77 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and GX9.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic GX9 to show more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.