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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
71 Imaging
47 Features
50 Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
70

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

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
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-M10 IV, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was revealed 12 years earlier than the E-M10 IV which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-620 scores vs the E-M10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 E-620 E-M10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-620

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV E-620 
LaunchedAugust 2020July 2009More modern by 134 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 E-620 E-M10 IV 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-620 vs the E-M10 IV.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and E-M10 IV is 71 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and E-M10 IV.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-M10 IV to deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
60
 manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
77
 has manual focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-620 Street photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography features
76
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
84
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
48
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 low battery power (500 CIPA)
72
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-620
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
53
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (500 per charge)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
84
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography features
53
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 low battery power (500 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
18
 no video
78
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 missing mic socket
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Olympus E-620Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-620 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-06 2020-08-04
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 7 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 8.7 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 12.00 m 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 383 gr (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $799 $699