Olympus E-420 vs Sony G3

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-420 versus Sony G3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the E-420 (Four Thirds) and G3 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-420 was introduced 6 months earlier than the G3 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-420 scores versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-420 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-420 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-420 has outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-420 versus the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-420 and G3 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and G3.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The E-420 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier.