Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic SZ8

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and SZ8 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-410 was released 7 years earlier than the SZ8 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-410 scores vs the SZ8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-410 enjoys external dimensions 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 SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-410 compared to the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and SZ8 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and SZ8.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic SZ8 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.