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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Launched September 2006
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-410
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was launched 3 years earlier than the ZS1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-400 grades vs the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Panasonic ZS1

 E-400 ZS1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus E-400

 ZS1 E-400 
RevealedMay 2009September 2006More recent by 32 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kCrisper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic ZS1

 E-400 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-400 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-400 versus the ZS1.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and ZS1 is 77 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and ZS1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The E-400 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older E-400 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
25
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography highlights
60
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-400 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography information
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography details
49
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than others (229 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-400 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus E-400Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-400 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-09-14 2009-05-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 215k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $0