Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic TS1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-400 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TS1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-400 grades vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-400 against the TS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and TS1 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and TS1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS1 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-400 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.