March 5, 2008 – Olympus today announced what it calls the “world’s smallest and lightest DSLR,” the Evolt-E420. This 10-megapixel entry-level DSLR updates last year’s Evolt-E420 with a number of new features and upgrades, including improved dynamic range, white balance, and face detection technology. The E-420 will retail for $499.99 for the body only, $599.99 with the ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens, and $699.99 with the ED 25mm f/2.8 Zuiko Digital Lens. The camera will be available in May.
The Evolt E-420 measures 5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1 inches and weighs 13.4 ounces. This is slightly smaller and lighter than the next smallest DSLR, Canon’s recently-released Rebel XSi. The new Rebel measures 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 inches and weighs 16.8 ounces. The Evolt E-420 is designed with the amateur in mind – the features and easy-to-use approach is aimed at users looking to upgrade from their first or second point-and-shoot digital cameras. Read the whole article here