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Olympus E-20

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User ratings:
29
3.9 out of 5
29 user ratings
5 stars
24 %
4 stars
41 %
3 stars
34 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
Introduction & Physical Views First Look posted 10/15/01 Full review posted 11/12/01 Click on the E-20 to take a QuickTime VR tour 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 respectRead more
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Pros

  • Image quality Image quality is generally good
  • placed and the focussing and zoom rings are effective and straightforward to use
  • a good system and is quick to operate

Cons

  • Shutter speeds from 1/18
  • 000 to 120 seconds
  • it takes too long for the histogram to be displayed

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 8.8x6.6 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2560, 1920 px
  • 11
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 1.8 in
  • no

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Olympus E-20 - Pros & Cons

Olympus E-20

Pros

  • Image quality Image quality is generally good
  • placed and the focussing and zoom rings are effective and straightforward to use
  • a good system and is quick to operate
  • Colours were generally well saturated and levels of tonal range and contrast were
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • size
  • shape and very well placed
  • The platform for the tripod socket is exemplary
  • good photo quality and reasonable price
  • The camera has a good balance and feels great in the hand

Cons

  • Shutter speeds from 1/18
  • 000 to 120 seconds
  • it takes too long for the histogram to be displayed
  • high cost of battery extras and the often slow operation speed
  • playback are slow to operate
  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • the focal length markings on the lens are not given in 35mm equivalent
  • peeling off the rubber bands on the body
  • the center focus point is not indicated in LiveView
  • image quality suffers greatly
  • the assembled modern cameras are worse

Olympus E-20 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2560 x 1920 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus E-20 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.35 in
Sensor photo detectors5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2560 x 1920 px
Other resolutions
  • 1792x1344
  • 1280x960
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2
Maximum aperture11
Focal length equiv35 - 140
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range23.62 in
Macro focus range7.87 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash range9
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Slow Sync
  • Forced Flash
  • External
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.5 fps
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
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Dimensions
Weight41.98 oz
Width5.08 in
Height6.34 in
Depth4.09 in
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Connectivity
USB version1.0
Remote controlyes
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Image
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.8 in
Screen dots118000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Optical
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Design
Body typeCompact
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Storage types
  • SmartMedia
  • Compact Flash Type I/II
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
Orientation sensorno

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