Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-420

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon D5000 and Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D5000 (12MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the D5000 (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D5000 was launched 12 months after the E-420 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D5000 matches up against the E-420 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5000 and Olympus E-420. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5000 has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Olympus E-420 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D5000 against the E-420.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5000 and E-420 is 65 and 77 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D5000 and E-420.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D5000 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D5000 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D5000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.