Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-50
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-50 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
- Successor is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-30
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-400 was released 8 years before the K-50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-400 grades versus the K-50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Pentax K-50
E-400 | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus E-400
K-50 | E-400 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | September 2006 | Newer by 87 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 215k | Crisper screen (+706k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Pentax K-50
E-400 | K-50 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-400 against the K-50.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and K-50 is 77 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and K-50.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-50 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Pentax K-50 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2006-09-14 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 215k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 pounds) | 650g (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $599 | $610 |