Olympus EVOLT E-420 - Digital camera - SLR - 10.0 Mpix - Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-42mm and 40... More product details

963 reviews
August, 2010
By (alaTest Semantic)Read the full review
alaTest has collected and analyzed 963 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers appreciate the portability. The usability is also appreciated, but some have doubts about viewfinder.
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 81/100 = Very good quality.
August, 2010
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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September, 2008
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By Jamie Harrison (trustedreviews.com)Read the full review
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 ...
With 10 million effective pixels, from a total of 11.8 million, it seems like...
July, 2008
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Small size, low weight, excellent colour saturation
No image stabilisation
July, 2008
By Freidster (photoanswers.co.uk)Read the full review
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
April, 2009
By PHIL I (photoanswers.co.uk)Read the full review
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...
January, 2009
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...
Brand
Olympus (See all Olympus Digital SLR Cameras)
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name
Olympus BLS-1
Camera Flash
Red Eye Reduction
Built-in
Type
Pop-up flash
Digital Camera
Digital Camera Type
SLR
Supported Flash Memory
CompactFlash / Microdrive / xD-Picture Card / xD-Picture Card Type H / xD-Picture Card Type M
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
5.3cm
Height
9.1cm
Weight
380g
Width
13cm
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
2.7in
Diagonal Size (metric)
6.9cm
Display Form Factor
Built-in
Technology
TFT active matrix
Type
LCD display
Exposure Parameters
Shooting Programs
Beach/snow / Candle / Children / Document / Fireworks / High key / Landscape / Landscape-portrait / Low key / Macro / Nature macro / Night portrait / Night scene / Panorama assist / Portrait mode / Sports mode / Sunset / Underwater macro / Underwater wide
Header
Compatibility
PC
Manufacturer
Olympus/Targus
Model
E-420
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Olympus/Olympus EVOLT/Targus
Lens System
Lens Aperture
F/2.8/F/3.5-5.6
Lens for SD
Body only/Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-42mm and 40-150mm lenses/Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-42mm lens/Olympus Zuiko Digital 17.5-45mm lens/Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm lens
Max Focal Length
42mm/45mm
Min Focal Length
14mm/17.5mm/25mm
Optical Zoom
2.6/3
Type
Lens/Zoom lens
Miscellaneous
Category of Accessory
Notebook and tablet PC accessories
Microsoft Certification
Certified for Windows Vista
Product Type
Notebook accessories bundle
Vista Certification
Certified for Windows Vista
Notebook Compatibility Dimensions
Notebook Compatibility
15.4in
Notebook Compatibility (metric)
39.1cm
Optical Sensor
Optical Sensor Size
13.0 x 17.3mm
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
13.0 x 17.3 mm
Optical Sensor Type
Live MOS
Sensor Dust Reduction
Built-in/Built-in / Yes
Sensor Resolution
10Megapixel
Optical System
Image Stabiliser
Electronic
Optical Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level penta-dach mirror
Video Input
ISO (Max)
1600
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100-1600 / ISO auto (100-1600)
Special Effects
Black & White Green filter / Black & White Orange filter / Black & White Red filter / Black & White Yellow filter / Blue / Green / Monotone / Muted / Neutral / Portrait / Purple / Sepia / Vivid
Still Image Format
JPEG / RAW / RAW + JPEG
Type
Digital camera
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
Optical
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 viewable in real time on the Live View LCD.
Image quality Price Performance Color Design Usability Flash Lens Exposure Shutter Focus Viewfinder Sensor Control panel Battery Build quality Screen Portability
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Prices for Olympus E-420: from £257.85.
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