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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and SP-820UZ (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was released 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-820UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-620 grades against the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 E-620 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus E-620

 SP-820UZ E-620 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2009Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 E-620 SP-820UZ 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-620 versus the SP-820UZ.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and SP-820UZ is 71 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and SP-820UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-820UZ will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
37
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
55
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (896mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (485g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
35
really wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging advice
18
can't shoot video
25
really wide (22mm)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (485 grams)
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Olympus E-620Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-620 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-06 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 500g (1.10 pounds) 485g (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $799 $299