Olympus E-420 vs Olympus XZ-1

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-420 versus Olympus XZ-1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very well matched but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and XZ-1 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-420 was released 3 years prior to the XZ-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-420 matches up against the XZ-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 & Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-420 versus the XZ-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and XZ-1 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-420 and XZ-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The E-420 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-420 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.