Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic FS42, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and FS42 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-410 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the FS42 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-410 matches up vs the FS42 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic FS42 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-410 versus the FS42.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and FS42 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and FS42.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-410 contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.