Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic G3

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic G3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and G3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the G3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-410 scores against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic G3 has measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-410 and the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and G3 is 77 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and G3.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic G3 to provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.