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James Emory · Dec 12, 2012, 1:32 PM

I'm looking for an Oly DSLR to compliment my Oly E-PL2. I see there are a few new E-420's on Ebay for under 300.00. Is this a decent camera and what would a E-520 bring to the table over the E-420. Thanks guys.

OscarTheCat · Dec 12, 2012, 2:51 PM

James, you mistakenly posted this in the Oly P&S forum.

James Emory · Dec 12, 2012, 2:55 PM

Thanks. I'll repost. How do I delete this or don't I?

OscarTheCat · Dec 12, 2012, 3:02 PM

I don't believe there is an option to delete your own thread with this forum software.

SIMON40 · Dec 12, 2012, 5:09 PM

Fear not James... The E520 adds in body image stabilization and I believe delivers better dynamic range also. It is also physically bigger- this may or may not be a plus point- depends on your point of view..! The body also has a few more direct buttons on the E520, as opposed to digging into the menu.
I've had very little hands on experience with the Oly E's- but when I did, I was very impressed with the IQ in good lighting conditions- capturing a very good level of detail and accurate colour. They don't match up to an APS-C sensor in low light conditions/high iso use, but aside from that, a very competent camera. The Lenses are nice also...

James Emory · Dec 12, 2012, 5:15 PM

Mmm, I thought they were APS-C's like the Canons and Nikons.

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Originally Posted by SIMON40

Fear not James... The E520 adds in body image stabilization and I believe delivers better dynamic range also. It is also physically bigger- this may or may not be a plus point- depends on your point of view..! The body also has a few more direct buttons on the E520, as opposed to digging into the menu.
I've had very little hands on experience with the Oly E's- but when I did, I was very impressed with the IQ in good lighting conditions- capturing a very good level of detail and accurate colour. They don't match up to an APS-C sensor in low light conditions/high iso use, but aside from that, a very competent camera. The Lenses are nice also...

SIMON40 · Dec 12, 2012, 5:27 PM

Alas, no- the 4/3 Olympus sensor measures 17.3mm x 13mm and is obviously in the 4/3 format as opposed to the 3/2 APS-C format.
The Canon APS-C sensor measures 22.2mm x 14.8mm and the Nikon variant measures 23.6mm x 15.7mm- which is why they perform better at higher iso settings.

If you don't venture over iso 800, I don't think it would be an issue worth worrying about.

Dec 12, 2012, 1:32 PM	#1
James Emory Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 1,402	Which Oly DSLR to buy I'm looking for an Oly DSLR to compliment my Oly E-PL2. I see there are a few new E-420's on Ebay for under 300.00. Is this a decent camera and what would a E-520 bring to the table over the E-420. Thanks guys. __________________ Olympus E-3, Olympus 14-54mm lens, Olympus 35mm macro lens, Canon Pro 9000 Mk II Printer, Canon MP990 Printer, Slik U212 Tripod, Manfrotto monopod. Hasselblad H5D Medium Format DSLR with 80mm f2.8 lens. :-)

Dec 12, 2012, 2:55 PM	#3
James Emory Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 1,402	Thanks. I'll repost. How do I delete this or don't I? __________________ Olympus E-3, Olympus 14-54mm lens, Olympus 35mm macro lens, Canon Pro 9000 Mk II Printer, Canon MP990 Printer, Slik U212 Tripod, Manfrotto monopod. Hasselblad H5D Medium Format DSLR with 80mm f2.8 lens. :-)

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Dec 12, 2012, 2:51 PM	#2
OscarTheCat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 32	James, you mistakenly posted this in the Oly P&S forum.

Dec 12, 2012, 3:02 PM	#4
OscarTheCat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 32	I don't believe there is an option to delete your own thread with this forum software.

Dec 12, 2012, 5:09 PM	#5
SIMON40 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bangor,North Wales Posts: 2,684	Fear not James... The E520 adds in body image stabilization and I believe delivers better dynamic range also. It is also physically bigger- this may or may not be a plus point- depends on your point of view..! The body also has a few more direct buttons on the E520, as opposed to digging into the menu. I've had very little hands on experience with the Oly E's- but when I did, I was very impressed with the IQ in good lighting conditions- capturing a very good level of detail and accurate colour. They don't match up to an APS-C sensor in low light conditions/high iso use, but aside from that, a very competent camera. The Lenses are nice also...

Dec 12, 2012, 5:27 PM	#7
SIMON40 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bangor,North Wales Posts: 2,684	Alas, no- the 4/3 Olympus sensor measures 17.3mm x 13mm and is obviously in the 4/3 format as opposed to the 3/2 APS-C format. The Canon APS-C sensor measures 22.2mm x 14.8mm and the Nikon variant measures 23.6mm x 15.7mm- which is why they perform better at higher iso settings. If you don't venture over iso 800, I don't think it would be an issue worth worrying about.