Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH4

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH4, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and GH4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-400 was introduced 8 years before the GH4 which is a fairly big 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 GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-400 grades against the GH4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic GH4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-400 against the GH4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and GH4 is 77 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and GH4.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic GH4 to result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.