Olympus E-400 vs Pentax K110D

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-400 versus Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was unveiled 4 months after the K110D and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-400 scores versus the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Pentax K110D. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-400 has got outside 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 Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-400 versus Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-400 compared to the K110D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and K110D is 77 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and K110D.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-400 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.