Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the D5500 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The D5500 was launched 5 years after the E-620 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D5500 grades vs the E-620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5500 & Olympus E-620. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D5500 Gallery & Olympus E-620 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D5500 has external dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-620 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D5500 versus the E-620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D5500 and E-620 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5500 and E-620.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D5500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D5500 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent D5500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.