Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic G5

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic G5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and G5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was introduced 6 years prior to the G5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-410 matches up against the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-410 compared to the G5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and G5 is 77 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and G5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic G5 to show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.