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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FH6

 E-620 FH6 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus E-620

 FH6 E-620 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FH6

 E-620 FH6 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

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

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
34
good resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
71
great battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than average in class (119g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
great battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
18
no video
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (119g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-06 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 280 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $799 $129