Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus E-PL2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the E-PL2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-620 grades versus the E-PL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-620 compared to the E-PL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and E-PL2 is 71 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and E-PL2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.