Olympus E-620 vs Olympus XZ-10

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus XZ-10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was revealed 4 years prior to the XZ-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-620 matches up vs the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys physical dimensions 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 XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-620 against the XZ-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and XZ-10 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and XZ-10.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-620 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older E-620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.