Olympus E-410 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rich Trenholm

Reviewed on: 9 August 2007

Tags: Olympus, Olympus E-410, aperture priority, CCD, shutter priority

We like:

Quick performance; light weight; live view LCD screen

We don't like:

Excessive noise reduction; some poor automatic and default settings; supplied lens too short

CNET UK judgement:

The Olympus E-410 combines the automatic functionality, preset options and simple interface of a high-end compact with the manual flexibility of a dSLR. Aside from some automatic exposure issues and intrusive noise reduction, image quality is good once you dive into the settings. The E-410 is great for newcomers to dSLRs, or more experienced photographers looking for a feature-rich yet ultra-portable dSLR

Full review:

The Olympus E-410 is a Four Thirds System dSLR camera with a 14-42mm lens. Four Thirds cameras tend to be smaller than digital SLRs based on film cameras, and the E-410 is comparatively light, even with the lens attached. The camera takes up little room in a bag or even a large pocket. Continue Reading...