Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-510

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-510, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was released 14 months prior to the E-510 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-400 grades vs the E-510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-510. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Olympus E-510 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-510 has sizing of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-400 compared to the E-510.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and E-510 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and E-510.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older E-400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.