Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8000

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-620 and Olympus 8000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and 8000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was announced within a month of the 8000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-620 scores against the 8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-620 and Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-620 versus the 8000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and 8000 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and 8000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-620 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult.