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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL3
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus E-PL2

 E-620 E-PL2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Olympus E-620

 E-PL2 E-620 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-PL2

 E-620 E-PL2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus E-PL2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

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

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL2
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-620
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL2
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery power (280 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-620
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL2
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (280 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
low battery power (280 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Vlogging camera
18
lack of video recording
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus E-PL2
 Olympus E-620Olympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-620 Olympus PEN E-PL2
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-06 2011-02-11
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Truepic V
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 362g (0.80 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.2
DXO Low light rating 536 573
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 280 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $799 $0