Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FH6, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was announced 3 years before the FH6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-620 grades against the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-620 against the FH6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and FH6 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and FH6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH6 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.