Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FX90

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FX90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and FX90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-400 was introduced 6 years earlier than the FX90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-400 grades vs the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 has physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-400 versus the FX90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and FX90 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FX90 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.