Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FX90

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FX90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very similar but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and FX90 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-410 was released 5 years before the FX90 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-410 scores vs the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-410 compared to the FX90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and FX90 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and FX90.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FX90 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.