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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2 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
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-410
  • Older Model is Olympus E-400
  • Later Model is Olympus E-420
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF1
  • New Model is Panasonic GF3
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic GF2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was announced 4 years earlier than the GF2 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-410 grades versus the GF2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Panasonic GF2

 E-410 GF2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-410

 GF2 E-410 
ReleasedFebruary 2011June 2007More modern by 45 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k215kCrisper screen (+245k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic GF2

 E-410 GF2 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-410 offers external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has sizing of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic GF2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-410 versus the GF2.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and GF2 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and GF2.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic GF2 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-410
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Street photography highlights
60
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF2 Sports photography highlights
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography advice
49
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (300 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF2 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
32
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic GF2
 Olympus E-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-410 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2007-06-14 2011-02-24
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 lb) 310g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 10.3
DXO Low light rating 494 506
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost - $330