Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-620

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the E-620 (12MP) is relatively close but the D60 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The D60 was announced 15 months earlier than the E-620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the D60 grades vs the E-620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D60 and Olympus E-620. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D60 Gallery and Olympus E-620 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D60 has got outer dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Olympus E-620 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D60 against the E-620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D60 and E-620 is 70 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D60 and E-620.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D60 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-620 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older D60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.