Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GF3

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.