Olympus E-420

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2365 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the video. The energy efficiency also impresses, but many are less positive about the glare.

Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 87/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras the Olympus E-420 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

Olympus' entry-level dSLR is the world's smallest and lightest digital SLR. An upgrade of the E-410, the E-420 boasts a larger, better, 69mm LCD, improved autofocus in live view mode, face detection and slightly faster continuous shooting

Size ; controls and interface ; classy feel

Slow live view AF ; smaller sensor than rivals

The E-420 is beautiful but flawed. The controls, the design and the more advanced photographic features are excellent, but it relies on its above-average lens rather than its below-average sensor to keep up with its rivals. Despite the gripes, though, ...

Not the pinnacle of image quality, but superbly compact with plenty of neat features

There's a downside to a smaller sensor, though. Smaller, denser pixels mean increased image noise. This does make itself felt at sensitivities above ISO 400 – the results from the Canons in particular are far cleaner – but below that it's less of an ...