Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH3

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic GH3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and GH3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was released 7 years before the GH3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-400 scores vs the GH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic GH3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-400 and the GH3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and GH3 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and GH3.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic GH3 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older E-400 will be behind in sensor tech.