Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic G5

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic G5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and G5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was launched 6 years earlier than the G5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-400 scores vs the G5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 features physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic G5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-400 vs the G5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and G5 is 77 and 74 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and G5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic G5 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be behind in sensor technology.