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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-600 was introduced 3 years before the SP-620 UZ which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-600 scores against the SP-620 UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-600 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 SP-620 UZ E-600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 28 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

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

 E-600 SP-620 UZ 
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 comes with physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-600 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and SP-620 UZ is 71 and 78 respectively.

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

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and SP-620 UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-600 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
61
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-600
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
18
can't record video
28
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus E-600Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-30 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 7 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 435 gr (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $199