Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic L10

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic L10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-410 was introduced 6 months before the L10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-410 grades versus the L10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-410 and the L10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and L10 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and L10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.