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Digital camera - SLR - 10.0 Mpix - Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses - optical zoom: 3 x - supported... More product details
£369.98
Size ; controls and interface ; classy feel (cnet.co.uk)
Olympus's E-420 is the smallest and lightest digital SLR currently available. (expertreviews.co.uk)
We have collected and analysed 127 expert reviews and 2256 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users rate it 87/100. The average review date is 07-12-2008. We have compared these reviews to 135323 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. The alaScore™ for this product is 86/100 = Very good. Last update: 08-02-2010.

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2383 reviews
February, 2010
127 Experts
Product Age
2256 Users
Rank 30
from £369.98
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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.

By Rod Lawton (cnet.co.uk)Read the full review
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, ...
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By David Fearon (pcauthority.com.au)Read the full review
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 ...
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By Karl (cnet.com.au)Read the full review
Give me camera that holds my hand while I'm trying to figure out all the settings available. Otherwise I'll stick with a cheaper camera like the Fuji s100fs which offers ease of use and manual controls that a klutz like me can handle or leave it on auto.
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Sorry....... afraid to lay out the cash
By Snap! (cnet.com.au)Read the full review
Looks like Olympus has aimed this one more for those moving up from compact digital camera's-with the inclusion of face detection and the whole affixation on it being the smallest/lightest/thinnest DSLR being the main evidence. But hey if it gets people t...
Bringing more lenses to to the Olympus family.
Doesnt look like theres much of a hand grip there....bit like the E-410.
By (cnet.com.au)Read the full review
Give me camera that holds my hand while I'm trying to figure out all the settings available. Otherwise I'll stick with a cheaper camera like the Fuji s100fs which offers ease of use and manual controls that a klutz like me can handle or leave it on auto.
Sorry...
Sorry....... afraid to lay out the cash
The E-420 is the world's smallest digital SLR with all the features you need to take great pictures anywhere you go, every day. The innovative and unique Olympus Autofocus Live View function allows you to frame and focus your photos using the large 2.7-inch LCD as a viewfinder. The E-420's Scene Select Modes make you an instant expert - or switch to manual mode to expand your creative control. This feature-rich digital SLR also sports Shadow Adjustment Technology and Face Detection, both...
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