Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1
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![Olympus E-400 front Olympus E-400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-400/Olympus-E-400-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched September 2006
- Replacement is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- Newer Model is Olympus 1s
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus E-400 and Olympus 1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the 1 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.
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The E-400 was released 8 years before the 1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-400 matches up against the 1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus 1
E-400 | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-400
1 | E-400 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 87 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 215k | Sharper screen (+825k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus 1
E-400 | 1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-400 and Olympus 1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-400 versus the 1.
![Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 size comparison Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-400-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and 1 is 77 and 79 respectively.
![Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-400-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and 1.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus 1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-400-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-400-vs-Olympus-Stylus-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-400 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2006-09-14 | 2013-11-25 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 215k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lb) | 402g (0.89 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $700 |