Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-620

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-620, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and E-620 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the E-620 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-1 grades versus the E-620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-620. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Olympus E-620 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-1 provides external measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-620 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-1 versus the E-620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and E-620 is 59 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and E-620.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-620 to give extra detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.