The Olympus E-420 (announced March 5, 2008) is a 10 megapixel small and light digital SLR.
The E-420 features: “AF Live View” for easier compositions, Face Detection, a large 2.7 inch HyperCrystal II LCD display, 28 automatic, semiautomatic and manual shooting options, and Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection.
The Olympus E-420 is an upgraded version of the E-410 digital SLR and also features the True Pic III image processor, ISO 100 – 1600, 3.5 frames per second with up to 8 images in RAW buffer.
Reported as being the worlds smallest and lightest DSLR the Olympus E-420 measuring 5.1 inches by 3.6 inches by 2.1 inches (excluding protrusions), and is featherweight at just 13.4 ounces.
The Olympus E-420 will be available with a kit lens ED14-42mm or ED 25mm and is expected to hit stores in May 2008. Continue reading →