Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FX90

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FX90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and FX90 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-420 was released 4 years before the FX90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-420 matches up vs the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-420 against the FX90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and FX90 is 77 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and FX90.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-420 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FX90 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.