Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-50

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-420 was manufactured 6 years before the K-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-420 scores against the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-420 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 has physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-420 vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-420 vs the K-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and K-50 is 77 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and K-50.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-420 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-50 will render extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.