Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic 3D1

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic 3D1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and 3D1 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-400 was revealed 6 years earlier than the 3D1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-400 scores vs the 3D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-400 compared to the 3D1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and 3D1 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and 3D1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-400 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic 3D1 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older E-400 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.