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Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620

Portability
65 Imaging
51 Features
50 Overall
50
Nikon D5000 front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71 Imaging
47 Features
50 Overall
48

Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Launched June 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D60
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5100
Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D5000 (12MP) and the E-620 (12MP) is pretty close but the D5000 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The D5000 was manufactured within a month of the E-620 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the D5000 matches up vs the E-620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Olympus E-620

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Nikon D5000

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Olympus E-620

		

		

			
 D5000 E-620 
LaunchedJune 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5000 has physical dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Olympus E-620 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D5000 compared to the E-620.
Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D5000 and E-620 is 65 and 71 respectively.
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Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D5000 and E-620.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The D5000 offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler.
	
			Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon D5000
Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
62
 has manual focus
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12MP)
60
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon D5000
Street photography with Olympus E-620
65
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
76
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon D5000 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
42
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect AF
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 bad battery power (510 shots)
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 low battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon D5000
Travel photography with Olympus E-620
56
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery power (510 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
53
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low battery power (500 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon D5000
Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
51
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon F mount)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 bad battery power (510 shots)
53
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 low battery power (500 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon D5000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-620 Vlogging highlights
52
 selfie friendly screen
 features face detection focusing
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
18
 can't record video
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Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5000 and Olympus E-620
 Nikon D5000Olympus E-620
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D5000 Olympus E-620
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-06-12 2009-07-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 11 7
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.48x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 590 grams (1.30 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 10.3
DXO Low light score 868 536
Other
Battery life 510 images 500 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL9a BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $630 $799