Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-410 was released 3 years earlier than the FH1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-410 grades against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-410 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-410 and the FH1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and FH1 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and FH1.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-410 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.