Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G6

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic G6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and G6 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-420 was unveiled 5 years before the G6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-420 grades against the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 features exterior measurements 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 Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-420 against the G6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and G6 is 77 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-420 and G6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic G6 to produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older E-420 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.