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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-410
  • Old Model is Olympus E-400
  • Successor is Olympus E-420
Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Raise to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Panasonic FS42

 E-410 FS42 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Olympus E-410

 FS42 E-410 
IntroducedApril 2009June 2007Newer by 22 months
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FS42

 E-410 FS42 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

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

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography details
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
42
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
16
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-410
Travel photography with Panasonic FS42
49
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FS42
 Olympus E-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Alternate name EVOLT E-410 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2007-06-14 2009-04-17
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 215k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 132 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 494 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $580