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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-420 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Announced June 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-410
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-420 and Olympus E-M1X, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-420 was launched 11 years earlier than the E-M1X which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-420 scores vs the E-M1X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-420 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-420

 E-M1X E-420 
LaunchedJanuary 2019June 2008Newer by 128 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Olympus E-M1X

 E-420 E-M1X 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-420 versus the E-M1X.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and E-M1X is 77 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and E-M1X.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to show more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (426g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
67
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 per charge)
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
53
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
68
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
heavier than average (997g)
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus E-420Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-420 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2008-06-23 2019-01-24
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 997g (2.20 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 870 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card -
Storage slots 1 2
Retail pricing $999 $2,999