Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX3

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic LX3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was launched 16 months before the LX3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-410 scores against the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-410 and the LX3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and LX3 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and LX3.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-410 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The more aged E-410 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.