Olympus E-420 Reviews
Dubbed as the world’s smallest digital SLR, the Olympus E-420, was announced in early March 2008. Here are the key improved features over the previous generation Olympus E-410:
- Larger 2.7 inch LCD
- Contrast detect autofocus (with select lenses)
- Face detection in live view mode
- Dynamic Range enhancement
- Continuous shooting speeds up to 3.5 fps
- Improved right hand grip
- Perfect Shot Preview
- Wireless flash control
Here is a compilation of reviews from popular websites:
Dpreview.com
“In conclusion, the E-420 is an ideal walkaround camera with a great feature set and unrivalled customizability. The image quality issues described above very slightly tarnish the positive overall picture but if compact dimensions and pocketability are high up on your list of buying criteria the E-420 should still be one of your favorites.”
Read more here:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympuse420/
ImagingResource.com
“For the time being, though, the Olympus E-420 will primarily resonate with snapshooters exploring the digital SLR space. And while it lacks image stabilization, the incredibly small camera packs familiar features and solid image quality at an impressively low price point.”
Read more here:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/E420/E420A.HTM
Dcresource.com
“If you’re looking for a compact digital SLR, then the Olympus E-420 is absolutely worth a look. Heck, it’s worth checking out if you don’t care about the size of the camera and just want a good entry-level SLR. The only real caveats here involve the fact that the E-420 may be too small, and that the E-520 offers image stabilization, better battery life, and more, for just $100 more. Whichever you choose, you’ll get a high quality camera — you just need to choose between portability/price and image stabilization/comfort/battery life.”
Link to complete review:
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/olympus/e420-review/index.shtml