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cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 Preview - Digital Cameras
maclife.com Professional Review.
Olympus Evolt E-420
Comments:
Entry-level DSLR bakes in PRO features Slackers might chuckle at the numbers in the Evolt E-420's name, but this entry-level DSLR is as hard working as any competitor. Stocked with important features, including a live-view mode to frame shots on the 2.7-
Review Verdict: The Evolt E-420 includes the features and quality we expect from an entry-level DSLR. While its quirks disappoint, it's a great value for beginners
Entry-level DSLR bakes in PRO features Slackers might chuckle at the numbers in the Evolt E-420's name, but this entry-level DSLR is as hard working as any competitor. Stocked with important features, including a live-view mode to frame shots on the 2.7-
Review Verdict: The Evolt E-420 includes the features and quality we expect from an entry-level DSLR. While its quirks disappoint, it's a great value for beginners
QuickTake:
Pros: Sharp, detailed close-up pictures. Pleasant colors in average light. Live-view mode allows odd-angle shots. Speedy, responsive action. Advanced manual controls
Cons: Photos get noisy at 800 ISO and higher. Viewfinder feels small. LCD stays lit even when sighting camera
techradar.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 | Our Review | TechRadar UK
Comments:
The small size of the Olympus E-420 will make it a firm favourite for anyone with smaller hands or who likes to travel light
Review Verdict: At its heart, the E-410 has a Four-Thirds NMOS image sensor with an increased dynamic range with about an extra stop or so over the E-410. The colours are superb with skin tones, landscapes and blue skies rendering well in JPEG. Auto white balance has bee
The small size of the Olympus E-420 will make it a firm favourite for anyone with smaller hands or who likes to travel light
Review Verdict: At its heart, the E-410 has a Four-Thirds NMOS image sensor with an increased dynamic range with about an extra stop or so over the E-410. The colours are superb with skin tones, landscapes and blue skies rendering well in JPEG. Auto white balance has bee
QuickTake:
Pros: Robust build; High quality technology; Comfortable and easy to use; Great value; Impressive colours
Cons: No image stabilisation
photoxels.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420
Comments:
For the more advanced photographer, the E-420 DSLR provides full exposure flexibility, fast performance and excellent image quality.
For the more advanced photographer, the E-420 DSLR provides full exposure flexibility, fast performance and excellent image quality.
Computeract!ve Professional Review.
Review: Olympus E-420 digital camera
Comments:
'World's smallest' digital SLR gets a revamp
Review Verdict: An excellent choice if you want a more professional camera that's still compact and easy to use.
'World's smallest' digital SLR gets a revamp
Review Verdict: An excellent choice if you want a more professional camera that's still compact and easy to use.
QuickTake:
Pros: Improved grip over the earlier E-410 and £170 cheaper on launch, Improved grip over the earlier E-410 and £170 cheaper on launch, Faster operation, while larger LCD screen aids visibility, More consistent white balance performance from shot to shot, Reali
Cons: Functional improvements over the earlier E-410 are relatively minor ones, Functional improvements over the earlier E-410 are relatively minor ones, Two of the E-410's scene modes have sunk without a trace
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 Review
Comments:
The Olympus E-420 is the most 'junior' member in Olympus line of digital SLRs. It was announced on the 5th March 2008, exactly one year after the launch of its predecessor, the E-410. Like the E-410 it comes with a 10 megapixel resolution, live-view and t
The Olympus E-420 is the most 'junior' member in Olympus line of digital SLRs. It was announced on the 5th March 2008, exactly one year after the launch of its predecessor, the E-410. Like the E-410 it comes with a 10 megapixel resolution, live-view and t
QuickTake:
Pros: Very compact and lightweight digital SLR, especially when combined with the 25mm pancake lens, Comfortable to hold despite the lack of a 'real' grip, Control panel display allows quick access to most important shooting parameters, Generally snappy perform
Cons: LCD could be a little brighter for outdoor shooting with live view and is prone to smearing, LCD turns monochrome and noisy in low light, Auto white balance and presets not brilliant (but there is a white balance fine tune option), Menu structure a little
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 Digital Camera - First Shots - The Imaging Resource!
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We mentioned at the outset that the Four-Thirds lens mount/sensor standard has allowed Olympus to produce unusually compact DLSRs. Last year's E-410 was the smallest DSLR we'd encountered when it was first introduced; now Olympus is claiming that the E-42
Review Verdict: While we enjoyed the exceptional compactness of the E-410's body, it always seemed a little hard to hold onto in our large hands: Its body was quite svelte, lacking the bulging handgrip of larger DSLR's we've used. Olympus appears to have remedied this in
We mentioned at the outset that the Four-Thirds lens mount/sensor standard has allowed Olympus to produce unusually compact DLSRs. Last year's E-410 was the smallest DSLR we'd encountered when it was first introduced; now Olympus is claiming that the E-42
Review Verdict: While we enjoyed the exceptional compactness of the E-410's body, it always seemed a little hard to hold onto in our large hands: Its body was quite svelte, lacking the bulging handgrip of larger DSLR's we've used. Olympus appears to have remedied this in
QuickTake:
Pros: Pocketable size (particularly with 25mm pancake lens); great walk-around camera 11-point contrast-detect autofocus in Live View (but slow, and works with only a few lenses) Digital-specific lens line offers advantage in edge-to-edge sharpness Supersonic W
Cons: Small grip can make it difficult to comfortably handle camera; becomes much more pronounced when long lenses are applied Shutter lag in Live View (can reach at much as 2.6 seconds) LCD show odd metallic-like sheen in bright daylight, can be distracting 1/
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 Digital Camera - Review
Comments:
Olympus's second pass at the super-small digital SLR, the E-420, gets a lot more features, with a new hybrid Live View autofocus system that includes contrast detection, a new daylight-viewable LCD, and even Face Detection technology. The Olympus E-420 i
Olympus's second pass at the super-small digital SLR, the E-420, gets a lot more features, with a new hybrid Live View autofocus system that includes contrast detection, a new daylight-viewable LCD, and even Face Detection technology. The Olympus E-420 i
QuickTake:
Pros: Pocketable size (particularly with 25mm pancake lens); great walk-around camera, 11-point contrast-detect autofocus in Live View (but slow, and works with only a few lenses), Digital-specific lens line offers advantage in edge-to-edge sharpness, Supersoni
Cons: Small grip can make it difficult to comfortably handle camera; becomes much more pronounced when long lenses are applied, Shutter lag in Live View (can reach at much as 2.6 seconds), LCD show odd metallic-like sheen in bright daylight, can be distracting,
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Olympus E-420
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Olympus E-420 digital reflex camera : Olympus announces the extremely portable E-420 digital SLR. The Olympus E420 is perfect for everyone who wants to step up to the power and performance of a digital SLR (single lens reflex), yet enjoy the ease of use a
Olympus E-420 digital reflex camera : Olympus announces the extremely portable E-420 digital SLR. The Olympus E420 is perfect for everyone who wants to step up to the power and performance of a digital SLR (single lens reflex), yet enjoy the ease of use a
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 photo gallery
Comments:
Olympus E-420 digital SLR camera : Its predecessor has been around for a while so it's high time to introduce a fresh sibling of the Olympus family to the world. Time for a new FourThirds SLR; the Olympus E420. The appearance of this camera is not that mu
Olympus E-420 digital SLR camera : Its predecessor has been around for a while so it's high time to introduce a fresh sibling of the Olympus family to the world. Time for a new FourThirds SLR; the Olympus E420. The appearance of this camera is not that mu
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Olympus E420 review
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Olympus E-420 review : Although we just experienced a hectic period with many introductions, Olympus introduced, rather unexpectedly, their new digital SLR sibling; the Olympus E420. The Olympus E420 SLR is clearly based on the E410, which was introduced
Olympus E-420 review : Although we just experienced a hectic period with many introductions, Olympus introduced, rather unexpectedly, their new digital SLR sibling; the Olympus E420. The Olympus E420 SLR is clearly based on the E410, which was introduced
ephotozine.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 Digital SLR Review
Comments:
Olympus have done it again. They've released a successor to a previous DSLR that looks the same but has changed enough for Matt Grayson to not be able to copy and paste.
Review Verdict: For the beginner in photography, the Olympus E-420 is a very capable camera that will accept some extremely good lenses made by Olympus, Leica and Sigma as the FourThirds system is used by a number of companies allowing you to interchange between them
Olympus have done it again. They've released a successor to a previous DSLR that looks the same but has changed enough for Matt Grayson to not be able to copy and paste.
Review Verdict: For the beginner in photography, the Olympus E-420 is a very capable camera that will accept some extremely good lenses made by Olympus, Leica and Sigma as the FourThirds system is used by a number of companies allowing you to interchange between them
QuickTake:
Pros: Small and lightweight, Easy-to-use, Great noise control, Uses FourThirds standard
Cons: Lack of a grip
digitalcamerareview.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 Review
Comments:
Since the 1970s and the days of Olympus's classic OM-1 35mm SLR, the company has tended to go in the opposite direction from several other manufacturers, building a lineup that emphasizes smaller and lighter. Fast-forward 30 years and the maker's latest o
Since the 1970s and the days of Olympus's classic OM-1 35mm SLR, the company has tended to go in the opposite direction from several other manufacturers, building a lineup that emphasizes smaller and lighter. Fast-forward 30 years and the maker's latest o
QuickTake:
Pros: Compact size, light weight, Good image and color quality, Handy, intuitive controls (once you get familiar with the Super Control Panel, 2x sensor crop factor maximizes telephoto lens length
Cons: No image stabilization, Small size may prove problematic for large hands, 2x sensor crop factor detracts from wide angle lens width
digicamreview.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus EVOLT E-420 Digital SLR
Comments:
Announced on the 5th of March 2008, the Olympus EVOLT E-420 is Olympus' latest compact 10 megapixel Digital SLR - an update to the E-410 - it features a new live view auto focus mode, face detection focus, a new 2.7" screen, and is the world's most compac
Review Verdict: If you want to move into the world of Digital SLRs and don't 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 th
Announced on the 5th of March 2008, the Olympus EVOLT E-420 is Olympus' latest compact 10 megapixel Digital SLR - an update to the E-410 - it features a new live view auto focus mode, face detection focus, a new 2.7" screen, and is the world's most compac
Review Verdict: If you want to move into the world of Digital SLRs and don't 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 th
cameralabs.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 review
Comments:
When Olympus launched the original E-400 to the European market in September 2006, it was a breath of fresh air. Inspired by classic 35mm film SLRs of the Eighties, the E-400 could boast the tag of World's smallest and lightest DSLR, without compromising
When Olympus launched the original E-400 to the European market in September 2006, it was a breath of fresh air. Inspired by classic 35mm film SLRs of the Eighties, the E-400 could boast the tag of World's smallest and lightest DSLR, without compromising
QuickTake:
Cons: Very limited anti-shake options., Small viewfinder with basic 3-point AF., Body may be too small for bigger hands., E-520 a tempting alternative with anti-shake.
ubergizmo.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 Digital Camera
Comments:
The Olympus E-420 digital reflex camera aims to achieve a balance between the power and performance of a digital SLR while holding everything up in the body of a standard point-and-shoot camera. This 10 megapixel camera tips the scales at a mere 380 grams
The Olympus E-420 digital reflex camera aims to achieve a balance between the power and performance of a digital SLR while holding everything up in the body of a standard point-and-shoot camera. This 10 megapixel camera tips the scales at a mere 380 grams
photoreview.com.au Professional Review.
Olympus E-420
Comments:
Announced early in March, the Olympus E420 replaces the E-410 model at the entry level in the Olympus DSLR line-up, providing several worthwhile updates and a lower price tag. Like its predecessor, it's claimed as the world's smallest and thinnest interch
Review Verdict: Shots taken with the test camera were bright and colourful with a slightly more restrained contrast and wider dynamic range than our test shots from the E-410. However, in very contrasty situations and for subjects with a wide dynamic range, highlights we
Announced early in March, the Olympus E420 replaces the E-410 model at the entry level in the Olympus DSLR line-up, providing several worthwhile updates and a lower price tag. Like its predecessor, it's claimed as the world's smallest and thinnest interch
Review Verdict: Shots taken with the test camera were bright and colourful with a slightly more restrained contrast and wider dynamic range than our test shots from the E-410. However, in very contrasty situations and for subjects with a wide dynamic range, highlights we
digitalversus.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420
Comments:
The Olympus E-420 is first and foremost of interest for its small size and light weight. While the photos produced by this camera are convincing, image quality (noise control, dynamic, etc.) is a bit behind the competition.
The Olympus E-420 is first and foremost of interest for its small size and light weight. While the photos produced by this camera are convincing, image quality (noise control, dynamic, etc.) is a bit behind the competition.
QuickTake:
Pros: - Image quality in low sensitivities, - Efficient anti-dust system, - Direct aiming with the LCD, - Direct access to settings via the screen, - Minimal weight and size
Cons: - High latency with direct shooting, - No stabilization, - Only a 3 point autofocus system, - Narrow optical viewfinder, screen doesn�'t turn off automatically, - Reduced image dynamic
shutterbug.com Professional Review.
The Olympus E-420 Digital SLR; An Affordable, Compact D-SLR Loaded With Enthusiast-Level Features And Speed
Comments:
Billed as the "world's smallest digital SLR," this Olympus model is an upgraded version of the E-410 with several benefits.
Billed as the "world's smallest digital SLR," this Olympus model is an upgraded version of the E-410 with several benefits.
iloveindia.com Professional Review.
Olympus E420 DSLR
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Olympus launched a new camera - E420 DSLR in March 2008. It is said to be a follow up of its earlier model, E-410.
Olympus launched a new camera - E420 DSLR in March 2008. It is said to be a follow up of its earlier model, E-410.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus E-420
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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
Review Verdict: 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, its
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
Review Verdict: 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, its
QuickTake:
Pros: Size; controls and interface; classy feel
Cons: Slow live view AF; smaller sensor than rivals
pcpro.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus E-420
Comments:
It's easy to lose sight of the smaller players in a digital SLR market so heavily dominated by Canon and Nikon, but there's still healthy competition for third place. Olympus has been canny in giving the E-420 (and its predecessor the E-410) a unique sell
Review Verdict: 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.
It's easy to lose sight of the smaller players in a digital SLR market so heavily dominated by Canon and Nikon, but there's still healthy competition for third place. Olympus has been canny in giving the E-420 (and its predecessor the E-410) a unique sell
Review Verdict: 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.
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 Digital SLR
Comments:
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.
Review Verdict: 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 shar
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.
Review Verdict: 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 shar
photographyblog.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 Review
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The Olympus E-420 DSLR camera follows the recent trend of updating an existing design with a smattering of new features. Successor to the E-410, the new E420 model takes over the mantle as the World's most compact DSLR, weighing less than 400g and easily
Review Verdict: From close examination of the Olympus E-420 it's fair to say that owners of the previous E-410 have little to feel threatened by. Doppelganger control layout aside, operationally too the E-420 delivers a performance that's nigh on identical, though if we'
The Olympus E-420 DSLR camera follows the recent trend of updating an existing design with a smattering of new features. Successor to the E-410, the new E420 model takes over the mantle as the World's most compact DSLR, weighing less than 400g and easily
Review Verdict: From close examination of the Olympus E-420 it's fair to say that owners of the previous E-410 have little to feel threatened by. Doppelganger control layout aside, operationally too the E-420 delivers a performance that's nigh on identical, though if we'
anandtech.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420: World's Smallest Digital SLR
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Olympus introduces the world's smallest Digital SLR. Based on the 4/3 system, the new camera is complete with small lens choices for the smallest complete DSLR system you can buy.
Review Verdict: Olympus pioneered Live View, a feature that has become almost a checklist item for every new DSLR introduction these days. The Point-and-Shoot users who are migrating to DSLR in record numbers are used to this feature and many want to continue the ability
Olympus introduces the world's smallest Digital SLR. Based on the 4/3 system, the new camera is complete with small lens choices for the smallest complete DSLR system you can buy.
Review Verdict: Olympus pioneered Live View, a feature that has become almost a checklist item for every new DSLR introduction these days. The Point-and-Shoot users who are migrating to DSLR in record numbers are used to this feature and many want to continue the ability
theage.com.au Professional Review.
Olympus E420
Comments:
The Olympus E420 is the trailblazer of a new class of camera best described as a "compact SLR".
Review Verdict: Image stabilisation would have been helpful, as would more thanthree auto-focus points. But, frankly, at this small price and sizeyou can't have everything.
The Olympus E420 is the trailblazer of a new class of camera best described as a "compact SLR".
Review Verdict: Image stabilisation would have been helpful, as would more thanthree auto-focus points. But, frankly, at this small price and sizeyou can't have everything.
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Olympus E-420
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 452 reviews of Olympus E-420 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 69766 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analysed 452 reviews of Olympus E-420 from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 69766 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 = Excellent.
wired.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420
Comments:
Let's get one thing out of the way: Even though it's called the 420, Olympus' latest camera has absolutely nothing to do with illicit drug use. We tried to find a secret compartment for storing your stash: No dice.
Let's get one thing out of the way: Even though it's called the 420, Olympus' latest camera has absolutely nothing to do with illicit drug use. We tried to find a secret compartment for storing your stash: No dice.
QuickTake:
Pros: Light weight and small size make it far more portable than most DSLRs. Live view lets you compose on-screen instead of peering through the viewfinder. Speedy autofocus. No discernible shutter lag. Paging all photo geeks: RAW format support.
Cons: Fewer buttons means it takes more menu-surfing to adjust basic settings like ISO and white balance. Face-detection feature can be slow. Four Thirds lens compatibility is largely moot, as no manufacturers beside Olympus and pricey Sigma support the standar
photographyreview.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420 Review
Comments:
The Olympus E-420 is my first digital SLR experience. Photo-John gave it to me to review because he thought it would provide an interesting perspective for first-time DSLR buyers considering this camera. Previously, I've used film SLRs, compact digital ca
The Olympus E-420 is my first digital SLR experience. Photo-John gave it to me to review because he thought it would provide an interesting perspective for first-time DSLR buyers considering this camera. Previously, I've used film SLRs, compact digital ca
QuickTake:
Pros: DSLR performance in a remarkably small, lightweight body., 10-megapixel sensor provides excellent image quality., Ability to shoot in RAW format., 2.7-inch Live View LCD with auto focus., Face Detection technology, Dust-reduction system., Built-in pop-up
Cons: No mechanical Image Stabilization., Bigger than a point-and-shoot., Battery charger requires long cord.
picturecorrect.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-420
Comments:
The Olympus E-420 is an 11.8-megapixel digital SLR camera. It is designed to be small and portable so it can be taken anywhere like a point-and-shoot but still has the advanced functionality of a DSLR. The E420 features live view, on-screen autofocus, fac
Review Verdict: • Perfect Shot Preview enables you to view and select your favorite effect right on the LCD, and see how the image will look before you even capture it, so you know that what you see is what you get
The Olympus E-420 is an 11.8-megapixel digital SLR camera. It is designed to be small and portable so it can be taken anywhere like a point-and-shoot but still has the advanced functionality of a DSLR. The E420 features live view, on-screen autofocus, fac
Review Verdict: • Perfect Shot Preview enables you to view and select your favorite effect right on the LCD, and see how the image will look before you even capture it, so you know that what you see is what you get
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