Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic GX850

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic GX850, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and GX850 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was introduced 10 years before the GX850 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-410 scores against the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic GX850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-410 and the GX850.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and GX850 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and GX850.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic GX850 to deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.