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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-410
  • Superseded the Olympus E-400
  • Updated by Olympus E-420
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Panasonic FH1

 E-410 FH1 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus E-410

 FH1 E-410 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2007More modern by 31 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k215kClearer screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FH1

 E-410 FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography highlights
42
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-410
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
9
can't record video
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus E-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as EVOLT E-410 Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2007-06-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 215k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 494 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost - $150