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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Successor is Olympus E-410
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic GH5S, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was released 12 years before the GH5S and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-400 grades against the GH5S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Panasonic GH5S

 E-400 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-400

 GH5S E-400 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018September 2006Fresher by 137 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k215kCrisper screen (+1405k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic GH5S

 E-400 GH5S 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-400 and the GH5S.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and GH5S is 77 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and GH5S.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older E-400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
46
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
60
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 Sports photography information
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-400
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
45
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
9
no video
68
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus E-400Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-400 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-09-14 2018-01-08
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3680 x 2760
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 215k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail price $599 $2,498