Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic SZ7

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic SZ7, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-410 was introduced 5 years earlier than the SZ7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-410 grades against the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 provides external 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 SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-410 versus the SZ7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and SZ7 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and SZ7.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-410 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic SZ7 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-410 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.