Nikon D6 vs Olympus E-420

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon D6 and Olympus E-420, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and E-420 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The D6 was brought out 11 years after the E-420 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D6 matches up against the E-420 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D6 & Olympus E-420. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D6 Gallery & Olympus E-420 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon D6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-420 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D6 vs the E-420.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D6 and E-420 is 50 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D6 and E-420.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D6 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D6 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer D6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.