Olympus E-410 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Very compact for a dSLR ; speedy ; Live View mode (LCD preview) operation

Cons: Subpar autofocus, exposure, and automatic white-balance performance ; some poor choices for default settings

Verdict: Olympus' compact dSLR for newbies, the Evolt E-410, is a decent choice if you're looking to save space in your bag, but issues with its automatic exposure and white balance make it an unsatisfactory option as a first dSLR.

Review summary: The smallest DSLR on the current market, the Olympus E-410 is 100 grams lighter than its nearest rival and offers 10-megapixel resolution. Targeted at 'Everyday' photographers (i.e. novice DSLR users), it's as easy to operate as many long-zoom ...

Verdict: Outdoor shots taken in bright lighting were recorded by the test camera with plenty of colour and relatively high contrast. Exposure levels were somewhat variable, depending on ambient lighting. In bright, contrasty conditions they tended to be ...

Pros: Excellent image quality ; Excellent metering ; Very good colour rendition ; RAW, JPEG and RAW+JPEG image formats ; Live View mode ; Dust reduction system ; Excellent value for money

Cons: Only 3 AF points ; No image stabilzation ; TTL viewfinder a bit small

Review summary: Welcome to part 1 of our multi-part in-depth review of the Olympus E-410 compact DSLR, featuring live view. In part 1, we take a basic look at the design of the camera and provide some example images for you to download.

Review summary: The Olympus EVOLT E-410 is a new entry level DSLR announced by Olympus today. It features a 10 megapixel sensor (Four Thirds N-MOS), a 2.5 inch LCD (with 230,000 pixels), live view mode, 49 segment iESP metering, center weighted average metering, ...

Verdict: * Extremely portable and lightweight body complemented by two new ultra-compact digital specific lenses that won't weigh you down and encourage users to take it along on vacations or any family outing