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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50 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
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-410
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-400
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-420
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-410 versus Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-410 was revealed 7 years before the K-50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-410 grades versus the K-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Pentax K-50

 E-410 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus E-410

 K-50 E-410 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2007More modern by 78 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k215kClearer screen (+706k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Pentax K-50

 E-410 K-50 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 has got outside measurements 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 Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-410 versus Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-410 and the K-50.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-410 and K-50 is 77 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and K-50.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-410 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-50 will give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography details
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-410
Street photography with Pentax K-50
60
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
heavier than average (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography details
Pentax K-50 Sports photography details
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-410
Travel photography with Pentax K-50
49
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
56
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
heavier than average (650 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-410
Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
50
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging details
Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (650 grams)
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Olympus E-410 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Pentax K-50
 Olympus E-410Pentax K-50
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-410 Pentax K-50
Also referred to as EVOLT E-410 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2007-06-14 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 51600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 215k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 79
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 13.0
DXO Low light rating 494 1120
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release - $610