Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS7

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic ZS7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was announced 5 years before the ZS7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-410 scores vs the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-410 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-410 versus the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and ZS7 is 77 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-410 and ZS7.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-410 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS7 will give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.