Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-520

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-420 & Olympus E-520. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Olympus E-520 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.