Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF2

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the GF2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-400 grades vs the GF2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 provides external 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 GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-400 vs the GF2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and GF2 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and GF2.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic GF2 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.