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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, ...

Hailed as the world's smallest and lightest DSLR, the Olympus E-420 replaces the E-410 in the Olympus Four-Thirds system line-up.

There's very little to criticise in the overall specification and performance of the E-420. I like it's size - it's ideal for travelling and is reminiscent of my old OM4 in some aspects of its handling. Images are generally good too, with excellent ...

Small size, low weight, excellent colour saturation

No image stabilisation

I bought this as my first DSLR. It is packed full of features, suprisingly with full live view for less than £300.00. The Camera is small and very compact, unfortuanlty the small sensor does leave a little to be desired especially at high ISO. However

I managed recently to obtain one of the above with a 4gb Sandisk ultra II CF card from P.C world for 264 pounds sterling,which I think is a bargain.Although I concede the lack of image stabilisation is a slight niggle,its many plus points offset this.The...