Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic ZS45, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and ZS45 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-410 was introduced 8 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-410 matches up vs the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-410 compared to the ZS45.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and ZS45 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and ZS45.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-410 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS45 will provide extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-410 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.