Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G9

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic G9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and G9 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was introduced 12 years earlier than the G9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-400 grades versus the G9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 provides physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic G9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-400 and the G9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and G9 is 77 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and G9.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic G9 to offer extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.