Ultra-compact Olympus Four Thirds DSLR from 2007, one of the smallest DSLRs with live view and dust reduction.
The Olympus E-410 is a compact Four Thirds DSLR from 2007 that held the distinction of being one of the smallest and lightest DSLRs ever produced. The 10-megapixel Live MOS sensor provides good image quality with Olympus's characteristic colour reproduction, and the live view capability was advanced for a DSLR in 2007.
The camera features Olympus's TruePic III image processor, a 3-point autofocus system, and the dust reduction system that uses ultrasonic vibrations to clean the sensor — an Olympus innovation that other manufacturers subsequently adopted. Live view allows composition via the rear LCD, a feature that presaged mirrorless camera operation.
Build quality is remarkably compact with a small body that highlights the Four Thirds mount's size advantage. The camera handles well despite its tiny dimensions, and the interchangeable lens system provides access to the Olympus and Panasonic Four Thirds lens ecosystem. The 2.5-inch LCD serves for live view and image review.
The E-410 has minimal value on the used market, superseded by Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras that offer better performance in an even smaller package. However, it represents an important step in Olympus's journey toward compact system cameras and provides affordable interchangeable lens photography.