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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
71 Imaging
46 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus E-M1X, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was launched 10 years prior to the E-M1X which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-620 grades against the E-M1X for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus E-M1X

          

          

            
 E-620 E-M1X 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-620

          

          

            
 E-M1X E-620 
RevealedJanuary 2019July 2009More modern by 116 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-M1X

          

          

            
 E-620 E-M1X 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has proportions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus E-M1X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-620 vs the E-M1X.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and E-M1X is 71 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and E-M1X.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be behind in sensor innovation.

            Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
59
 manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
76
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
76
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
67
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than average in class (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
48
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
 supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
53
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 lack of Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (500 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
67
 better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
53
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
79
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-620 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
18
 lack of video recording
67
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (997g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus E-620Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-620 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-06 2019-01-24
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Dual TruePic VIII
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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 7 121
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lbs) 997 grams (2.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 870 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card -
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $799 $2,999