Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic L1

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic L1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and L1 (7MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-420 was revealed 15 months after the L1 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-420 matches up against the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-420 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-420 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-420 and the L1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and L1 is 77 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and L1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus E-420 to give you extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern E-420 will have an edge in sensor innovation.