| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus |
| Model | E-420 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus E-410 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10.0 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic III |
| Max Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, High, Super High |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| White Balance | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Continuous Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 3 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 2.7" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.92x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.46x |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.5 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash System | Olympus FL Series |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 527 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.4 |
| DxO Overall Score | 56 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No |
| Interval Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Built-in Microphone | |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Wire/ InfraRed |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 30 - 90% |
| Storage Humidity | 10 - 90% |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53 mm (5.12 x 3.58 x 2.09") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 500 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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