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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Released June 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-410
  • Older Model is Olympus E-400
  • Replacement is Olympus E-420
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and FZ60 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-410 was introduced 6 years before the FZ60 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-410 matches up versus the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Panasonic FZ60

 E-410 FZ60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus E-410

 FZ60 E-410 
IntroducedJuly 2012June 2007Fresher by 62 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k215kCrisper screen (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FZ60

 E-410 FZ60 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-410 against the FZ60.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and FZ60 is 77 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and FZ60.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-410 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ60 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-410
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ60
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
55
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (450 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-410
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
49
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
57
good battery life (450 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (493g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-410
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ60
50
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
27
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (493g)
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus E-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as EVOLT E-410 Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2007-06-14 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 215k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 494 not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release - $350