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Connectivity
Software
Olympus typically ships Olympus Master software with DSLRs. It's a package for editing RAW files, as well organizing and printing images. We did not evaluate it at Photokina.
 Jacks, Ports, PlugsThe E-400 has a combined USB/analog video out port, a hot shoe for dedicated flash, and an infrared remote. It does not accept an external power supply, a feature that users who rely on the camera for slideshows might find valuable.
Direct Print Options
The E-400 is apparently PictBridge-compatible, and writes DPOF print orders. We were not able to fully explore the printing options on the E-400.
Battery
Olympus supplies the E-400 with a custom Li-ion battery, which has become the standard means of powering digital cameras. Li-ion cells offer a very good size-to-capacity ratio, an important factor for cameras as small as the E-400. We didn't get an impression of how long the E-400 will run on its battery, but we're optimistic, given the cell type.
Memory
The E-400 takes Compact Flash and xD cards. Compact Flash is the most popular format for DSLRs. They're widely available, relatively cheap and sturdy. XD media are newer and much smaller than Compact flash. Olympus was involved in developing xD.
Other Features
Ultrasonic Dust removal – All the companies offering dust removal on their DSLRs have jumped on Olympus's bandwagon. That much imitation means Olympus must have a good idea.
Pixel Mapping – The E400 can check its sensor for bad pixels, and remove the results from images at it records them. We could test it, but it's theoretically a powerful tool to avoid retouching.
Depth of Field Preview on the LCD – The E-400 will show an unsaved image on the LCD to allow the user to check depth of field. At small apertures, that's easier than checking it in a dark viewfinder.
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