Canon 400D vs Olympus E-PM2

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon 400D versus Olympus E-PM2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the 400D (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The 400D was announced 7 years prior to the E-PM2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 400D matches up versus the E-PM2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 400D & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The whole galleries are available at Canon 400D Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 400D offers outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 400D vs the E-PM2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and E-PM2 is 69 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and E-PM2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 400D with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PM2 will show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 400D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.