Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-420

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-420, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was manufactured 10 months after the E-420 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-30 grades vs the E-420 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-420. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Olympus E-420 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-420 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-30 compared to the E-420.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and E-420 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and E-420.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-30 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.