Olympus CAMEDIA E 20 - Expert Reviews

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Verdict: , to see how well the E-20N performed, and how its images compare to other cameras you may be considering buying

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: The E-20 is a progression from last years 4 megapixel E-10. The E-20 has all the same basic functionality, control layout, body design and lens. The lens remains the same as the E-20's 5 megapixel sensor is the same size as the 4 megapixel of last ...

Pros: Excellent resolution, almost as good as the best five megapixel we've seen, Good metering, good tonal balance, more 'flat' than most prosumer digital cameras, Neutral colour balance which won't "blow out" but may need a push to give it some zing, Very ...

Cons: Slow startup time, Slow image flush times (very poor, for a five megapixel "professional" digital camera), Inability to change certain settings until buffer has been fully written, LCD live view does not return until buffer has been fully written, ...

Verdict: Overall the E-20 is a camera of hot and cold.

Review summary: Note: To clear up any confusion - there are two models of the E-20, designated E-20N (NTSC video) and the E-20P (PAL video). They are identical in every respect except for the format of the video out signal to match your local TV standard.

Review summary: The Olympus Camedia E-20N is the latest in their series of high-end digital cameras that straddle the line between consumer and professional markets. Although the E-20N does not offer interchangeable lenses, it stretches the envelope on the consumer ...

Verdict: Set on macro, in program exposure mode and the flash on, the E-20N allowed for close focusing and yielded excellent color and sharpness. Editorial Assistant Katie Pace's Pez collection proved that getting close with a digital camera is just point-and ...

Verdict: My personal theory is that the Olympus E-20 will appeal to middle-aged people who are accustomed to the high-quality viewfinder and logical controls of a manual film single-lens reflex.