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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2007
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-410
  • Replaced the Olympus E-400
  • Updated by Olympus E-420
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX7
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic LX5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very close but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-410 was manufactured 5 years prior to the LX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-410 scores vs the LX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Panasonic LX5

 E-410 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Olympus E-410

 LX5 E-410 
RevealedDecember 2011June 2007More modern by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kSharper display (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic LX5

 E-410 LX5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-410 provides outside 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) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic LX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-410 versus the LX5.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and LX5 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and LX5.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The E-410 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged E-410 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography details
56
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
41
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography info
Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
60
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography information
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography features
49
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
59
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (271g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging advice
9
no video
29
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (271 grams)
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic LX5
 Olympus E-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Alternate name EVOLT E-410 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2007-06-14 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite
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 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 41
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 10.8
DXO Low light rating 494 132
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $294