Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus E-P5, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and E-P5 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was introduced 5 years before the E-P5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-620 grades vs the E-P5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-620 against the E-P5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and E-P5 is 71 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and E-P5.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-P5 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.