Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic TS20

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-420 was released 4 years before the TS20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-420 grades versus the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-420 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-420 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 enjoys 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 TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-420 and the TS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and TS20 is 77 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and TS20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-420 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS20 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-420 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.