Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GH1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic GH1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-410 was announced 3 years before the GH1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-410 matches up against the GH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic GH1 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic GH1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-410 compared to the GH1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and GH1 is 77 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and GH1.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic GH1 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.