Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ300

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ300, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and FZ300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was released 9 years before the FZ300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-400 scores versus the FZ300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 has got outside measurements 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 FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic FZ300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-400 against the FZ300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and FZ300 is 77 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and FZ300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-400 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ300 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.