Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-620

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the D5200 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The D5200 was unveiled 3 years after the E-620 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the D5200 matches up against the E-620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5200 & Olympus E-620. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D5200 Gallery & Olympus E-620 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5200 comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus E-620 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D5200 vs Olympus E-620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D5200 compared to the E-620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D5200 and E-620 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D5200 and E-620.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D5200 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D5200 will deliver more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher D5200 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.