Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FH2

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FH2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and FH2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was announced 4 years prior to the FH2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-410 matches up versus the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-410 compared to the FH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and FH2 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and FH2.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-410 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH2 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.