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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-410
  • Old Model is Olympus E-400
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-420
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and ZS100 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-410 was manufactured 9 years prior to the ZS100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-410 grades against the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Panasonic ZS100

 E-410 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus E-410

 ZS100 E-410 
LaunchedJanuary 2016June 2007Newer by 104 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k215kCrisper screen (+825k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic ZS100

 E-410 ZS100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 comes with 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 ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-410 versus the ZS100.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and ZS100 is 77 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and ZS100.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography features
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography features
60
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
78
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography details
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
49
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
75
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-410
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
50
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
68
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-410
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
9
no video recording
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic ZS100
 Olympus E-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-410 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2007-06-14 2016-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 215 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 312 grams (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 12.5
DXO Low light score 494 559
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $700