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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-420 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-410
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the E-420 (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-420 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-420 scores against the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-420 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

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

 SP-620 UZ E-420 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2008More modern by 43 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

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

 E-420 SP-620 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-420 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-420 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and SP-620 UZ is 77 and 78 respectively.

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

Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-420 and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-420 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-420 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (426g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
39
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-420
Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
53
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low battery life (500 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
61
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-420 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery life (500 shots)
no Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-420
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
9
no video recording
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Olympus E-420 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus E-420Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-420 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2008-06-23 2012-01-10
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $999 $199