Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic G7

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic G7, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and G7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-410 was revealed 9 years before the G7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-410 scores against the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 has got external 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 G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic G7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-410 vs the G7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and G7 is 77 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and G7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic G7 to provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.