Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-PL2
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced September 2006
- Later Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced February 2011
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Updated by Olympus E-PL3
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-PL2, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-400 was introduced 5 years earlier than the E-PL2 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-400 matches up versus the E-PL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus E-PL2
E-400 | E-PL2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus E-400
E-PL2 | E-400 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | September 2006 | More modern by 53 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 215k | Clearer screen (+245k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-PL2
E-400 | E-PL2 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL2 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-PL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-400 and the E-PL2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and E-PL2 is 77 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and E-PL2.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-PL2 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2006-09-14 | 2011-02-11 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Truepic V |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 215k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lb) | 362 gr (0.80 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 280 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $599 | $0 |