Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III
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![Olympus E-620 front Olympus E-620 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-620.jpg)
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Introduced August 2017
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview
Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
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The E-620 was brought out 9 years earlier than the E-M10 III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-620 matches up versus the E-M10 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus E-M10 III
E-620 | E-M10 III | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus E-620
E-M10 III | E-620 | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 99 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-M10 III
E-620 | E-M10 III | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 III has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-620 against the E-M10 III.
![Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and E-M10 III is 71 and 80 respectively.
![Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and E-M10 III.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M10 III to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older E-620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-Mark-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications
Olympus E-620 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-620 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-07-06 | 2017-08-31 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 8.6 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 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 PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 500 gr (1.10 lbs) | 410 gr (0.90 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $799 | $650 |