Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-5 was released 11 months earlier than the SP-620 UZ and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-5 scores versus the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-5 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-5 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 provides outside dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-5 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-5 and SP-620 UZ is 58 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be behind in sensor innovation.