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Uk has collected 77 expert reviews for Olympus E-420 14-42mm+ Academy 10 MP CMOS 3648 x 2736 pixels Black and the average expert rating is 78 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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Photoradar.com
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2011-09-23 00:10:48 |
This is the second small Olympus DSLR and looks and feels a bit like the legendary OM SLRS that propelled Olympus into one of the world's best-known camera brands.The E-420 has some improvements over its predecessor, the E-410. For starters, the build...
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practicalphotography.com
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2011-09-23 00:10:54 |
The third camera in the Olympus E-400 series, the E-420 boasts a few improvements and a great price. But can it stand up against fierce competition from the Sony a200 and Nikon D60? Let’s find out if this diminutive camera can make a big name for itsel...
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techadvisor.co.uk
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2011-09-23 00:11:09 |
Not only is it one of the most lightweight and compact models in the world, the Olympus E-420 is an inexpensive DSLR thats a mighty £170 less than its Olympus E-410 predecessor. The two cameras look outwardly identical with a busy control layout; o...
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macworld.co.uk
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2011-09-23 00:11:14 |
Not only is it one of the most lightweight and compact models in the world, the least expensive DSLR on test is also £170 less than its E-410 predecessor. The two cameras look outwardly identical with a busy control layout; only a CSI unit would notic...
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expertreviews.co.uk
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2011-09-23 00:11:39 |
Olympuss E-420 is the smallest and lightest digital SLR currently available. This is partly down to its sensor, which is around 25 per cent smaller than those used by the other cameras and allows the lens and other components to be reduced accordi...
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theregister.co.uk
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2011-09-23 00:11:46 |
The E-420 is certainly a tiddler when compared with most other DSLRs on the market, measuring 129.5 x 91 x 53mm and weighing just 380g without the battery. That said, the E-420 is hardly in the same league as a compact camera, especially when you slap...
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igizmo.co.uk
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2011-09-23 00:11:50 |
If you want a DSLR that’s actually fun to use and damn good value too, the E-420 migh + Compact; light; cheap- Quality suffers a little; menus are hard to navigateIt’s a tough world for a DSLR maker if you’re not Canon or Nikon: the two completely domi...
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digitalversus.com
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2011-09-23 00:11:55 |
Just like the E-410, the new Olympus E-420 is first and foremost attractive for its compactness and light weight. A true reflex that is barely more imposing than a large compact (like the Canon G9, for example), the E-420 has some interesting characte...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk
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2011-09-23 00:12:07 |
Looking like one of the maker’s OM models from the 1980s, Olympus’ latest Four Thirds camera, the tiny E-420, replaces the E-410 as the world’s smallest digital SLR. Although it has the same ten-megapixel resolution Live-MOS sensor, the addition of the...
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computeractive.co.uk
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2011-09-23 00:12:21 |
A year on from the Olympus E-410 comes the company's new entry-level model, the E-420.Initially, the two 10-megapixel digital SLRs look identical, save for a raised ridge on the E-420’s grip, which affords a firmer hold on the camera. The lack of any t...
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digicamreview.co.uk
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2011-09-23 00:12:28 |
Announced on the 5th of March 2008, the Olympus EVOLT E-420 is Olympus latest compact 10 megapixel Digital SLR - an update to the E-410 - it features a new live view auto focus mode, face detection focus, a new 2.7" screen, and is the worlds most com...
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techradar.com
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2011-09-23 00:12:45 |
Small is beautiful, or so its said. Could this be true of a DSLR thats as small as a large compact? Well, if you give the Olympus E-420 a chance, not only will you find it astonishing value, but its dinky size means youll end up taking it everywhere...
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alphr.com
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2011-09-23 00:13:44 |
It's easy to lose sight of the smaller players in a digital SLR market so heavily dominated by Canon and Nikon, but there's still healthy competition for third place. Olympus has been canny in giving the E-420 (and its predecessor the E-410) a unique s...
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pcauthority.com.au
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2011-11-08 14:10:13 |
In a group of cameras this month that you might be hard-pressed to tell apart, the E-420 is a breath of fresh air. First of all, Olympus claims it’s the smallest and lightest DSLR there is. That isn’t quite true – its predecessor the E-410 was marginal...
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hereshow.ca
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2011-11-08 14:10:13 |
Billed as the "worlds smallest digital SLR," this Olympus model is unusually light and slim, but offers a solid, high-quality look and feel. Theres a contoured grip that protrudes slightly, but overall, the E-420 may be bit too small for those with l...
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dpexpert.com.au
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2011-11-08 14:10:15 |
This 10 megapixel digital SLR is built around the four-thirds sensor used by Olympus and Panasonic/Leica. It is the smallest and probably the lightest DSLR on the market, but it is not flimsy. It has one of the best implementations of so-called live v...
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smh.com.au
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2011-11-08 14:10:15 |
Olympus E420: has an impressive feature list.$1100 with 14-42mm, 40-150mm lensesImpressive This 10 megapixel digital SLR is built around the four-thirds sensor used by Olympus and Panasonic/Leica. It is the smallest and probably the lightest DSLR...
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goodgearguide.com.au
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2011-11-08 14:10:18 |
If youre after a petite SLR then the Olympus E-420 is a solid performer. It keeps pace with the competition in most areas, while maintaining dimensions that are significantly smaller.
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photoreview.com.au
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2011-11-08 14:10:25 |
Announced early in March, the Olympus E420 replaces the E-410 model at the entry level in the Olympus DSLR line-up, providing several worthwhile updates and a lower price tag. Like its predecessor, its claimed as the worlds smallest and thinnest inte...
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avhub.com.au
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2014-06-05 06:32:23 |
Entry-level D-SLRs continue to offer phenomenal value for money as evidenced in Olympus's ‘new and improved' E-420. Report by Paul Burrows.What do you need in a camera? We all know what we'd like to have, but after a reality check, what are the essential...
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pcworld.co.nz
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2016-11-10 12:43:08 |
Not too much is known so far about the E-420, but we know this; the bosy weighs in at 380 grams and it's priced below the $500 mark in the US. This lightweight 10-megapixel DSLR offers heavyweight technologies, including a bigger, more viewable 2.7-inch L...
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electronicsme.com
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2011-09-23 00:10:42 |
The Olympus E-420 Digital SLR is the world's smallest DSLR camera. Despite it's small size (5.1 x 3.6 x2.1 inches) and light weight (13.4 ounces), Olympus still gave it plenty of useful features. The 10MP E-420 includes autofocus with Live View, face...
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photo.net
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2011-09-23 00:10:45 |
A recent photo.net thread launched with the question, “Have you ever bought a piece of kit that really changed the way you thought about your photography?” The thread excluded cameras as answers. The Olympus E-420 is a tool that can change the way you...
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tomsguide.com
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2011-09-23 00:11:01 |
The Olympus E-420 is well worth the amateur photographer’s consideration. If there is only one feature that should drive the purchase of your next camera (or even your first camera, for that matter), it would have to be ability to interchange lenses...
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techworld.com
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2011-09-23 00:11:11 |
Not only is it one of the most lightweight and compact models in the world, the Olympus E-420 is an inexpensive DSLR that's a mighty £170 less than its Olympus E-410 predecessor.The two cameras look outwardly identical with a busy control layout; only...
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photographyreview.com
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2011-09-23 00:11:19 |
The Olympus E-420 is currently the world’s smallest digital SLR. Offering professional performance and features in a compact, lightweight body, the 10-megapixel E-420 includes Live View, a 2.7-inch LCD and Face Detection. It can capture both RAW...
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steves-digicams.com
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2011-09-23 00:11:24 |
The Olympus E-420 is the successor to the very popular E-410 from last year. Olympus designed this portable model for those who are ready to step up to the power and performance of a digital SLR, yet still expect the ease of use and ability to compose...
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consumerelectronicsnet.com
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2011-09-23 00:11:26 |
Founded in 1919, Olympus has been one of the Big 5 camera manufacturers in the US since the late 50s introduction of its very popular half frame film camera the Olympus Pen. Some of its other well known film cameras were the Olympus RC (one of my fa...
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shutterbug.com
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2011-09-23 00:11:41 |
Hybrid AF: When this mode is selected, the camera first employs contrast-detection AF to set approximate focus so the image looks quite sharp on the LCD monitor. There’s no interruption of the live preview display. Press the shutter button to t...
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maclife.com
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2011-09-23 00:11:53 |
Its small body shoots big images. Slackers might chuckle at the numbers in the Evolt E-420’s name, but this entry-level DSLR is as hard working as any competitor. Stocked with important features, including a live-view mode to frame shots on the 2.7-...
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asiaone.com
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2011-09-23 00:11:59 |
Price: $1,199 (With 25mm lens)Claim to fame: Lightest DSLRMade for: The discreet street shooterDL low-down: Even with a 25mm (effectively 50mm) lens, this baby weighs only 539g. The pancake lens makes it one of the least obtrusive DSLR combinations aro...
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whatdigitalcamera.com
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2011-09-23 00:12:04 |
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Four Thirds system has been around longer than its years. Having quietly celebrated its fifth birthday last year, the system has to date notched up 13 DSLR bodies and 37 lenses, with help from a range of manufact...
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trustedreviews.com
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2011-09-23 00:12:12 |
Hailed as the world's smallest and lightest DSLR, the Olympus E-420 replaces the E-410 in the Olympus Four-Thirds system line-up. With 10 million effective pixels, from a total of 11.8 million, it seems like Olympus may have hit a bottleneck with the four...
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v3.co.uk
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2011-09-23 00:12:16 |
A year on from the Olympus E-410 comes the companys new entry-level model, the E-420. Initially, the two 10-megapixel digital SLRs look identical, save for a raised ridge on the E-420’s grip, which affords a firmer hold on the camera. The lack of any...
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dpreview.com
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2011-09-23 00:12:19 |
The Olympus E-420 is the most junior member in Olympus line of digital SLRs. It was announced on the 5th March 2008, exactly one year after the launch of its predecessor, the E-410. Like the E-410 it comes with a 10 megapixel resolution, live-view a...
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photographyblog.com
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2011-09-23 00:12:48 |
The Olympus E-420 DSLR camera follows the recent trend of updating an existing design with a smattering of new features. Successor to the E-410, the new E420 model takes over the mantle as the Worlds most compact DSLR, weighing less than 400g and ea...
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letsgodigital.org
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2011-09-23 00:12:50 |
When Olympus first introduced the E-400, with the E-410 following not much later, they showed for the first time just how compact a DSLR camera from a FourThirds system can be. The design appealed to me immediately, and although I was prejudiced, shoul...
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imaging-resource.com
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2011-09-23 00:13:14 |
The Olympus E-420 picks up where the E-410 left off, advancing the feature set and underlying characteristics within Olympuss line. While the addition of Face Detection and Contrast-Detect autofocus clearly target point-and-shooters, the introduction...
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dcresource.com
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2011-09-23 00:13:21 |
With the new E-420, Olympus has created a true "go anywhere" digital SLR -- especially when paired with the new 25 mm "pancake lens". The E-420 offers great photo quality, snappy performance (in most respects), live view, and both...
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photoxels.com
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2011-09-23 00:13:32 |
For the more advanced photographer, the E-420 DSLR provides full exposure flexibility, fast performance using the viewfinder and excellent image quality...
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wired.com
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2011-09-23 00:13:37 |
Lets get one thing out of the way: Even though its called the 420, Olympus latest camera has absolutely nothing to do with illicit drug use. We tried to find a secret compartment for storing your stash: No dice. In fact, the Olympus Evolt E-420 does...
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cameralabs.com
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2011-09-23 00:13:41 |
The Olympus E-420 is an unusually small and light 10 Megapixel DSLR aimed at point and shoot owners looking to upgrade, along with enthusiasts who want a camera they can use in situations where a traditional DSLR would be too cumbersome. Announced in...
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digitalcamerareview.com
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2011-09-23 00:13:49 |
When I was first exposed to photography as a hobby, it was in early 1975with my roommate's 35mm Minolta. By mid '75 I was hooked and in the market for a camera of my own, but my roomie had me move out so his girlfriend would move in – bye-bye easy Mi...
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dpnow.com
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2011-09-23 00:13:54 |
A significant evolution of the Olympus E-410 E-420 press release Digital Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 press release In what has to be regarded as one of the better kept DSLR launch secrets in a while, Olympus has unveiled the E-420, which is a significantly enhanc...
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anandtech.com
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2011-09-23 00:13:57 |
Every time a mention of the Olympus 4/3 camera system is made in articles we get comments that there is no promised size and weight savings with the 4/3 line. That ignores the E-410, which is currently the smallest DSLR made, but it is certainly true o...
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