Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Released June 2007
- Also Known as EVOLT E-410
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-400
- New Model is Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Released January 2009
Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FZ28, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and FZ28 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-410 was revealed 19 months prior to the FZ28 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-410 matches up vs the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Panasonic FZ28
E-410 | FZ28 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus E-410
FZ28 | E-410 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | June 2007 | More modern by 19 months | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 215k | Crisper screen (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FZ28
E-410 | FZ28 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FZ28 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-410 and the FZ28.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and FZ28 is 77 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and FZ28.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-410 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more aged E-410 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus E-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-410 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Also called as | EVOLT E-410 | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2007-06-14 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 215k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lb) | 417 grams (0.92 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 51 | 27 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 494 | 79 |
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | - | $599 |