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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Olympus E-400 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Renewed by Olympus E-410
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-400 versus Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and KP (24MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-400 was unveiled 11 years prior to the KP which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-400 matches up versus the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Pentax KP

 E-400 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus E-400

 KP E-400 
LaunchedJanuary 2017September 2006More modern by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k215kCrisper screen (+706k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Pentax KP

 E-400 KP 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-400 versus Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-400 compared to the KP.

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and KP is 77 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and KP.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-400 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax KP will provide extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-400 Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-400
Sports photography with Pentax KP
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery life (390 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-400 Travel photography features
Pentax KP Travel photography features
49
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
environment sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (390 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-400
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery life (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-400 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-400 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-400 and Pentax KP
 Olympus E-400Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-400 Pentax KP
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-09-14 2017-01-26
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 215k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lb) 703 grams (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 390 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $747