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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5 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
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus E-P5

 E-620 E-P5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-620

 E-P5 E-620 
RevealedOctober 2013July 2009Fresher by 51 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-P5

 E-620 E-P5 
Manual focus More precise focus

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus E-P5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

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

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
71
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Olympus E-P5
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-620
Sports photography with Olympus E-P5
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography advice
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
low MP (12MP)
68
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than average (420 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
18
lack of video recording
33
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (420 grams)
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-P5
 Olympus E-620Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-620 Olympus PEN E-P5
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-06 2013-10-03
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 420 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 536 895
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $389