Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FS42

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic FS42, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and FS42 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-400 was revealed 3 years before the FS42 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-400 matches up versus the FS42 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 provides external dimensions 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 Panasonic FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-400 versus the FS42.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and FS42 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and FS42.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-400 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.