The Olympus E-420 is 19 mm wider, 27.3 mm taller, 14.8 mm deeper and 120 g heavier than the Olympus PEN E-PL5.
| Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus E-420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size (W × H × D) | 110.5 × 63.7 × 38.2 mm | 129.5 × 91 × 53 mm |
| Weight | 325 g | 445 g |
| Lens | Micro Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Announced | 2012 | 2008 |