Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic FZ60

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.