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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Olympus E-520 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-410
Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-510
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the E-520 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-420 was released at a similar time to the E-520 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-420 scores vs the E-520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Olympus E-520

 E-420 E-520 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus E-420

 E-520 E-420 

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Olympus E-520

 E-420 E-520 
IntroducedJune 2008August 2008Same age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-520 has dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus E-520 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-420 and the E-520.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and E-520 is 77 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and E-520.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-520 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
58
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography info
Olympus E-520 Street photography info
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (426g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-420
Sports photography with Olympus E-520
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (650 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-520 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than competition (426 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
52
good battery pack (650 shots)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-420
Landscape photography with Olympus E-520
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-520 Vlogging advice
9
no video
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Olympus E-520
 Olympus E-420Olympus E-520
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-420 Olympus E-520
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-06-23 2008-08-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 552g (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 10.4
DXO Low light rating 527 548
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 650 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $999 $400