Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-P2

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-P2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was released 4 years prior to the E-P2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-400 matches up versus the E-P2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 & Olympus PEN E-P2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-400 and the E-P2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and E-P2 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and E-P2.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus E-P2 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.