Reasons to choose E-1
Released in 2003, E-1 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 660 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus E-1
vs Olympus E-400
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
E-1225 mm²
E-400- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The E-1 and E-400 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
E-1MetricE-400
4.9 MPEffective pixels10 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
6.77 µmPixel pitch4.74 µm
45.9 µm²Pixel area22.49 µm²
2.18 MP/cm²Pixel density4.45 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
660 gWeight435 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The E-1 and E-400 have the same sensor area. The E-400 has the lighter body. The E-400 has the higher effective resolution. The E-400 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E-400
Released in 2006, E-400 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 435 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.