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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic GH5S, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-620 was revealed 9 years prior to the GH5S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-620 matches up versus the GH5S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic GH5S

 E-620 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-620

 GH5S E-620 
ReleasedJanuary 2018July 2009More recent by 103 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GH5S

 E-620 GH5S 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 features outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic GH5S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 vs the GH5S.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and GH5S is 71 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and GH5S.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus E-620 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older E-620 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GH5S Street photography highlights
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
68
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (500 shots)
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (500 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
61
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
53
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
63
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
18
no video
68
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Class Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-06 2018-01-08
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 440 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at release $799 $2,498