Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is very similar but the 1000D (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The 1000D was brought out around the same time to the E-420 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1000D matches up vs the E-420 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D and Olympus E-420. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D features external dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Olympus E-420 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-420 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1000D against the E-420.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and E-420 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and E-420.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The 1000D has got the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult.