Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SZ-10

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-420 and Olympus SZ-10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and SZ-10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was introduced 3 years prior to the SZ-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-420 matches up versus the SZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-420 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-420 and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-420 vs the SZ-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and SZ-10 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and SZ-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-420 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-10 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-420 is going to be behind in sensor technology.