Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS80

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic ZS80, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-410 was introduced 11 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-410 grades against the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-410 compared to the ZS80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and ZS80 is 77 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and ZS80.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-410 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will produce extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.