Olympus E-410 vs Pentax RZ10

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-410 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-410 was announced 5 years before the RZ10 and that is a fairly significant 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 Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-410 matches up versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-410 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 versus Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-410 vs the RZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and RZ10 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-410 and RZ10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-410 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-410 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.