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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2009
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
  • Revealed July 2009
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the E-620 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was unveiled 2 months later than the E-620 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-600 matches up against the E-620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-620

 E-600 E-620 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus E-600

 E-620 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620

 E-600 E-620 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus E-620 has specifications 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-600 versus Olympus E-620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-600 compared to the E-620.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and E-620 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and E-620.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography features
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-600
Street photography with Olympus E-620
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-620 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-620 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
low battery life (500 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography information
53
has 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")
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery life (500 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging features
Olympus E-620 Vlogging features
18
no video shooting
18
no video recording
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620
 Olympus E-600Olympus E-620
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-600 Olympus E-620
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-08-30 2009-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 7
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.48x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515g (1.14 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.3
DXO Low light rating 541 536
Other
Battery life 500 images 500 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
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
Launch cost $0 $799