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10 megapixel, 1x optical zoom, 1x digital zoom, USB, CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, xD-Picture card, 2.7 inch LCD More product info

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Based on 15 expert reviews, the average rating for Olympus E-420 Black is 4.2/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Olympus E-420

(10/12/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 44479 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 98/100 = Excellent.
Country: US
98.0 / 100.0
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Olympus E-420

(9/20/08)
Summary: 43 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 79 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US
79.0 / 100.0
Register Hardware Title:

Olympus E-420 digital SLR

(8/26/08)
Summary: Many of us want the slimmest, lightest, most portable camera we can afford. No surprise, then, that Olympus is making a lot of noise about the E-420, claimed to be the ¿world¿s most compact DSLR¿. Read the full review
Verdict: It¿s dinky yet packed with lots of features and delivers good pictures - even if we¿re not always convinced by many of the pre-set modes.
Country: UK
80.0 / 100.0
Testwinner Title:

Olympus E-420 Black

(7/26/08)
Summary: 1 expert has reviewed the Olympus E-420 Black, giving it an average score of 90 out of 100... Read the full review
Country: UK
90.0 / 100.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Olympus E-420 Digital SLR

(7/2/08)
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Verdict: 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.
Country: UK
9.0 / 10.0
Computer Active Title:

Olympus E-420 digital camera

(6/23/08)
Summary: 'World's smallest' digital SLR gets a revamp... Read the full review
Verdict: An excellent choice if you want a more professionalcamera that's still compact and easy to use.
Pros: ; Faster operation, while larger LCD screen aids visibility; Improved grip over the earlier E-410 and £170 cheaper on launch; More consistent white balance performance from shot to shot; Realistic colours, with a vivid option to increase saturation still further
Country: UK
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PC Pro Title:

Olympus E-420

(5/1/08)
Summary: 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 selling point, dubbing it "the world's smallest digital SLR". It's also to be applauded... Read the full review
Country: UK
5.0 / 6.0
Camera Labs Title:

Olympus E-420 Gordon Laing, May 2008

(5/1/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Small and light without compromising comfort. * Very effective anti-dust system. * Live View with contrast AF and face detection. * Quick handling and broad customisation.
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.
Country: US
85.0 / 100.0
digitalcamerareview.com Title:

Olympus E-420 Review

(4/4/08)
Summary: The... Read the full review
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
Country: US
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AnandTech Title:

Olympus E-420: World's Smallest Digital SLR

(3/5/08)
Summary: 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. Read the full review
Country: US
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What Digital Camera Title:

Olympus E-420


Summary: Less than a year since we tested its predecessor, does Olympus's E-420 have anything new to shout about?... Read the full review
Country: UK
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CNET.co.uk Title:

Olympus E-420 review


Summary: : It's beautiful, classy, neat and elegant, but you have to turn a blind eye to a couple of weaknesses... Read the full 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 sheer class as a camera shines through
Pros: ; Size; controls and interface; classy feel
Cons: ; Slow live view AF; smaller sensor than rivals
Country: UK
7.5 / 10.0
LetsGoDigital reviews Title:

Olympus E420 Review


Summary: Read the full review
Country: UK
80.0 / 100.0
PopPhoto.com Title:

Hands On: Olympus E-420


Summary: A light package with a light price. Read the full review
Country: US
N/A
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

Digital Camera Resource Page Review: Olympus E-420


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Support for (optional) wireless flashes and remote capture; Redeye not a problem, though a removal tool is available just in case; Impressive continuous shooting mode; Dust reduction system; Good quality kit lenses; Full manual controls; RAW image format supported; Good value -- starts at $500, body only; Lots of scene modes for a
Cons: ; Photos are slightly soft; noise reduction a bit heavy at ISO 1600 (shoot RAW to avoid); Compact body not easy to hold (though your mileage may vary); Only 3 focus points in most situations; Low light focusing could be better in all shooting modes; No AC adapter or battery grip available; Slow contrast detect AF, unimpressive face
Country: US
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