The Olympus E-420 is the subject of a new review at photographyblog.
Here's what they thought of the $600 10 megapixel entry level compact compact digital SLR:
"From close examination of the Olympus E-420 it's fair to say that owners of the previous E-410 have little to feel threatened by. Doppelganger control layout aside, operationally too the E-420 delivers a performance that's nigh on identical, though if we're pushed it's perhaps one that's slightly more consistent overall. Perhaps Olympus could have gone further, but it already had a camera that was doing most of what was asked of it. So we have a slightly larger LCD albeit with the same resolution as its predecessor, slightly faster continuous capture, but still no built-in mechanical image stabilisation as found on the E-510/E-520. Arguably under most circumstances you can get away without it or use a tripod or steadying surface if necessary. With plenty of detail on offer in the images, and even the natural colour setting providing more 'pep' than we're used to seeing from Olympus, the E-420 maintains the good work laid down by its predecessors. So while existing owners don't have quite a compelling enough reason to upgrade, those buying into the Olympus Four Thirds system now will get a reliable performer at a bargain price. Beginners will also relish the ease of use and the lack of bulk and weight normally associated with a DSLR."
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