Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 7010

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus 7010, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was launched around the same time to the 7010 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-620 matches up vs the 7010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-620 compared to the 7010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and 7010 is 71 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and 7010.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-620 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier.