The Olympus E-400 (2006) — the European-exclusive Four Thirds DSLR that was the lightest interchangeable-lens camera at launch — carries an estimated ~100,000-actuation shutter rating. ORF files do not reliably embed the count; use the camera menu for the authoritative reading.
Check Shutter Count →The Olympus E-400 (September 2006, Europe only) was marketed as the world’s lightest interchangeable-lens DSLR at 375 g body only. It was released exclusively in Europe alongside the E-500 and shared many components with it, including the 10 MP Panasonic Live MOS sensor and TruePic III processor. The E-400 featured SSWF ultrasonic dust reduction, a built-in pop-up flash, 3-point phase-detect AF, and a fixed 2.5-inch rear LCD, making it an ideal lightweight travel DSLR for its time. Its BLS-1 battery (shared with later E-410 and E-420) is still available from third parties. The E-400 was succeeded by the globally available E-410, which was nearly identical in specifications but sold worldwide.
| Model | Availability | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus E-400 | Europe only | 10 MP Four Thirds Live MOS | ~100,000 | ORF |
| Olympus E-410 (global successor) | Worldwide | 10 MP Four Thirds Live MOS | ~100,000 | ORF |
| Olympus E-500 (contemporary) | Worldwide | 8 MP Four Thirds CCD | ~100,000 | ORF |
| Olympus E-330 (concurrent) | Worldwide | 7.5 MP Four Thirds Live MOS | ~100,000 | ORF |
exiftool -OlympusCameraSettings:ShotNumberSincePowerUp yourfile.ORF. Note that this tag may represent shots since the last power cycle, not the lifetime total — use it as an approximate indicator only.The E-400’s European-exclusive status makes it rarer on the global used market than the equivalent E-410. Low shutter counts on European bodies suggest careful owners — but at 20 years old, all rubber and mechanical components have aged.
| Actuation Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10,000 | 0 – 10 % | Very low use — excellent condition |
| 10,000 – 40,000 | 10 – 40 % | Low use — good value |
| 40,000 – 70,000 | 40 – 70 % | Moderate use — inspect carefully |
| 70,000 – 90,000 | 70 – 90 % | Heavy use — budget for possible service |
| 90,000 + | 90 %+ | Near or past estimated life |
Olympus did not officially publish a rating. ~100,000 actuations is the widely accepted community estimate for this entry-level Four Thirds body.
The E-400 and E-410 are nearly identical cameras. The E-410 (released globally in 2007) added Live View, a 2.7-inch LCD (up from 2.5 inches on the E-400), face detection, and updated face-detection AF. Both use the same 10 MP Live MOS sensor and BLS-1 battery. The E-400 omits Live View entirely. Effectively the E-410 is the global successor to the European-exclusive E-400.
No. The E-400 does not have in-body image stabilisation. Stabilisation on the E-400 requires using optically stabilised Four Thirds lenses. The companion E-510, released simultaneously, added IBIS and was a larger body. The E-400 prioritised compact size over stabilisation.
Yes. All Olympus Zuiko Digital Four Thirds lenses mount on Micro Four Thirds cameras (OM System OM-1, Olympus E-M1 series, Panasonic G bodies) using the MMF-3 adapter with full phase-detect AF on OM System bodies.