Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-PL8

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus E-PL8, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The E-420 was introduced 9 years before the E-PL8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-420 grades against the E-PL8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL8 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus E-PL8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-420 compared to the E-PL8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and E-PL8 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and E-PL8.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-PL8 to result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-420 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.