Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FX78

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FX78, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and FX78 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-410 was announced 4 years before the FX78 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-410 matches up against the FX78 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 enjoys external measurements 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 FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-410 and the FX78.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and FX78 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and FX78.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-410 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FX78 will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-410 will be behind in sensor technology.