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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
71 Imaging
47 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and E-M1 III (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the E-M1 III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-620 scores vs the E-M1 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 E-620 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus E-620

		

		

			
 E-M1 III E-620 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2009More recent by 129 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 E-620 E-M1 III 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 III has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 and the E-M1 III.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and E-M1 III is 71 and 67 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and E-M1 III.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus E-M1 III to provide greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-620 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
60
 you can focus manually
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
77
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
76
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
78
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 features focus via touch
 weather proofing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-620
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 bad battery power (500 CIPA)
81
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-620
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 III
53
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 lack of Timelapse function
 bad battery power (500 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
79
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography info
53
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 screen is small (2.7")
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 bad battery power (500 shots)
 lack of Timelapse function
81
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-620 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging info
18
 lack of video recording
79
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone port
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Olympus E-620Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-620 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-06 2020-02-11
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 7 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 500g (1.10 pounds) 580g (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 420 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at release $799 $1,800