Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic S1R

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic S1R, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and S1R (47MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and S1R (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The E-410 was launched 12 years earlier than the S1R and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-410 grades against the S1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-410 and the S1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and S1R is 77 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and S1R.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-410 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic S1R will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.