Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced September 2006
- Refreshed by Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Announced August 2010
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic G10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-400 was manufactured 4 years prior to the G10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-400 matches up versus the G10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Panasonic G10
E-400 | G10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus E-400
G10 | E-400 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | September 2006 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 215k | Crisper display (+245k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic G10
E-400 | G10 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-400 compared to the G10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and G10 is 77 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and G10.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic G10 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2006-09-14 | 2010-08-09 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 215k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lbs) | 388g (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $599 | $550 |