Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic G95

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic G95, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and G95 (20.3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-420 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the G95 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-420 grades against the G95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 provides external dimensions 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 G95 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic G95 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-420 and the G95.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and G95 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and G95.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic G95 to render more detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.