Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS25

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FS25, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the FS25 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-410 matches up against the FS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in 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") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-410 vs the FS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and FS25 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and FS25.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-410 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FS25 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.