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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-410
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
  • Successor is Panasonic GF5
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic GF3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was announced 5 years prior to the GF3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-400 scores against the GF3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Panasonic GF3

 E-400 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus E-400

 GF3 E-400 
AnnouncedAugust 2011September 2006Newer by 59 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k215kSharper screen (+245k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic GF3

 E-400 GF3 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 has got external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-400 vs the GF3.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and GF3 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and GF3.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic GF3 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
55
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-400
Travel photography with Panasonic GF3
49
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
58
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (300 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-400
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF3 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic socket
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic GF3
 Olympus E-400Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-09-14 2011-08-11
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435g (0.96 lbs) 264g (0.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $360