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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Released July 2009
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus 8010

 E-620 8010 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus E-620

 8010 E-620 
LaunchedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus 8010

 E-620 8010 
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus 8010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

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

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
28
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography factors
Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging information
Olympus 8010 Vlogging information
18
lack of video recording
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than others in class (245g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus E-620Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-620 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2009-07-06 2010-02-02
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $799 $600