Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus 8010, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and 8010 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was unveiled 7 months before the 8010 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-620 matches up vs the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has proportions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 compared to the 8010.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and 8010 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and 8010.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 8010 will give you more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.