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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FH10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FH10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was released 4 years prior to the FH10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-620 scores versus the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FH10

 E-620 FH10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus E-620

 FH10 E-620 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FH10

 E-620 FH10 
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 against the FH10.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and FH10 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and FH10.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-620 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH10 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Street photography advice
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-620
Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (500 shots)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-620
Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (500 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
69
lighter than average in class (103g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery (500 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
18
no video
31
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 pounds) 103 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $799 $110