Olympus E-410 vs Pentax ist DS2

Below is a complete review of the Olympus E-410 and Pentax ist DS2, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the E-410 (Four Thirds) and ist DS2 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The E-410 was brought out 23 months later than the ist DS2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-410 matches up against the ist DS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-410 & Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-410 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-410 enjoys exterior measurements 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 Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-410 and Pentax ist DS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-410 versus the ist DS2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and ist DS2 is 77 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and ist DS2.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-410 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-410 will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher E-410 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.