Olympus E-400 vs Pentax Q

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-400 and Pentax Q, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-400 was introduced 5 years before the Q and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-400 matches up against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-400 and Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-400 vs the Q.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and Q is 77 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-400 and Q.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-400 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax Q will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.