Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS20
77 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
38
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
- Later Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic ZS20, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-400 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-400 grades against the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Panasonic ZS20
E-400 | ZS20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus E-400
ZS20 | E-400 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | April 2012 | September 2006 | Fresher by 68 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 215k | Clearer display (+245k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic ZS20
E-400 | ZS20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-400 and Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-400 compared to the ZS20.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and ZS20 is 77 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and ZS20.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-400 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older E-400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-400 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2006-09-14 | 2012-04-26 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 215k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $599 | $349 |