Typical price: £330
What is it: Compact digital SLR with 3x zoom and live view
What we think: It's beautiful, classy, neat and elegant, but you have to turn a blind eye to a couple of weaknesses
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 2 September 2008
Tags: Olympus, Olympus E-420, camera, lens, upgrade
We like:
Size; controls and interface; classy feel
We don't like:
Slow live view AF; smaller sensor than rivals
CNET UK judgement:
The E-420 is beautiful but flawed. The controls, the design and the more advanced photographic features are excellent, but it relies on its above-average lens rather than its below-average sensor to keep up with its rivals. Despite the gripes, though, its sheer class as a camera shines through
Full review:
The E-420 is an upgrade of the E-410, boasting a larger, better, 69mm (2.7-inch) LCD, improved autofocus in live view mode, face detection and slightly faster continuous shooting. It's Olympus' entry-level dSLR, slotting in just below the E-520, and tested here with the usual 14-42mm kit lens. It's available now for around £330. Continue Reading...
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