Olympus EVOLT E-410 (with 14-42mm and 40-150mm Lenses)

“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.”

“Tinkerers who have been waiting for a small SLR and like to make good products better with a little attention to detail will love the Olympus E-410. The E-410 is a good camera in the hands of an experienced photographer, but not the best choice for the average consumer.”

“At the end of the day I found myself quite liking the E-410, it's a grower that offers great value for money in a small compact package, has some real stand-out features and hasn't been crippled to 'fit into the range' like similar models from other manufacturers.”

“Bottom line - The Olympus E-410 is a very capable dSLR, offering terrific image quality, an extensive list of useful features and an automatic mode to please the more armature photographer.”

“I personally would spend the extra $100 for the EVOLT E-510, which is larger and easier to hold, and it has built-in image stabilization as well.”