Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
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- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced June 2008
- Superseded the Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ200
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FZ100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and FZ100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-420 was released 3 years earlier than the FZ100 and that is a fairly serious 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 FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-420 scores vs the FZ100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FZ100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic FZ100
E-420 | FZ100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus E-420
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Released | July 2010 | June 2008 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic FZ100
E-420 | FZ100 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 enjoys exterior measurements 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 Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-420 compared to the FZ100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and FZ100 is 77 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and FZ100.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-420 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ100 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-420 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-420 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2008-06-23 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 527 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $999 | $500 |