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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-410
Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-420 (10MP) and the E-620 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-420 was revealed 12 months prior to the E-620 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-420 matches up against the E-620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Olympus E-620

 E-420 E-620 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus E-420

 E-620 E-420 
AnnouncedJuly 2009June 2008Fresher by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Olympus E-620

 E-420 E-620 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-420 features outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-620 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-420 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 vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-420 and the E-620.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and E-620 is 77 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-420 and E-620.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-620 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-420 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography details
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 Street photography info
Olympus E-620 Street photography info
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography info
Olympus E-620 Sports photography info
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
low battery (500 CIPA)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-420 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-620 Travel photography highlights
52
lighter than competition in class (426 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (500 CIPA)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-620 Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
18
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Olympus E-620
 Olympus E-420Olympus E-620
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-420 Olympus E-620
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2008-06-23 2009-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 7
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lb) 500 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 55
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 10.3
DXO Low light score 527 536
Other
Battery life 500 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $999 $799