Abstract: Looking like one of the maker’s OM models from the 1980s, Olympus’ latest Four Thirds camera, the tiny E-420, replaces the E-410 as the world’s smallest digital SLR. Although it has the same ten-megapixel resolution Live-MOS sensor, the addition of the...
Improved grip over the earlier E410 and £170 cheaper on launch, Faster operation, while larger LCD screen aids visibility, More consistent white balance performance from shot to shot, Realistic colours, with a vivid option to increase saturation still further,
Functional improvements over the earlier E410 are relatively minor ones, Two of the E410’s scene modes have sunk without a trace,
An excellent choice if you want a more professional camera that's still compact and easy to use....
Excellent image quality - excellent auto white balance, accurate colour, good dynamic range
Excellent 2.7" screen - works well in bright sunlight
Worlds most compact DSLR - available with pancake ~50mm lens
Excellent Zuiko Digital kit lens - excellent...
Real optical image stabilisation would be nice (see the E-510 / E-520)
Somewhat complicated menus (partly due to the vast wealth of options)
Some banding in ISO1600 photos in low light
ISO1600 results worse than other DSLRs
If you want to move into the world of Digital SLRs and dont know where to start then the Olympus EVOLT E-420 is probably one of the best cameras to choose - despite being Olympus "budget" digital SLR - it is not overly limited in any way like some of...
Abstract: At first glance, the new Olympus E-420 seems like a marginal upgrade to the previous model, the E-410, and in many respects it is. The new model shares pretty much the same tiny plastic body shell and has a similar 10-megapixel resolution LMos sensor, ...
Abstract: Punches above its weight. Good value, and the wide angle lens is interesting. The E-420 is the lightest and smallest camera here by quite a margin, but its still comfortable to use. Our only gripe is that the ring for the neck strap falls under th...
Enthusiasts probably won't want to use this as their main DSLR, but if you're looking to upgrade from a compact or want a backup camera with character, the Olympus delivers. ...
The Olympus E-420 makes an excellent choice for an entry level DSLR, and it's available at a price that's just a little higher than most advanced SLR-like compact point-and-shoots. When coupled with the excellent kit lens, it produces surprisingly good...
StowedOlympus has delivered a remarkable product in the E-420 and the 25mm Zuiko. I hope that they’re considering releasing other pancake lenses. A 12 or 14mm prime AF f/2.8 pancake lens would be a very welcome addition.In the meantime, I’m en...
There is no doubt that I really like the Olympus E-420 but I would have loved it even more if some of the negatives I listed hadn’t been present (like the bad AF Assist Lamp implementation, being a little noisy in low light, Live View being slow)...
