Olympus E-420 vs Olympus 6000

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus 6000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-420 was introduced 12 months prior to the 6000 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-420 scores against the 6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-420 versus the 6000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-420 and 6000 is 77 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and 6000.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-420 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged E-420 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.