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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Successor is Olympus E-410
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was released 14 years earlier than the E-M1 III which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-400 scores against the E-M1 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 E-400 E-M1 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus E-400

 E-M1 III E-400 
IntroducedFebruary 2020September 2006Newer by 163 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k215kClearer display (+822k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-M1 III

 E-400 E-M1 III 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-400 against the E-M1 III.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and E-M1 III is 77 and 67 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and E-M1 III.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1 III to give greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 Street photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
79
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-400 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Olympus E-400Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-400 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2006-09-14 2020-02-11
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic IX
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 121
Cross type focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 215 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $599 $1,800