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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FP3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was announced 6 months earlier than the FP3 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-620 matches up vs the FP3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FP3

 E-620 FP3 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus E-620

 FP3 E-620 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FP3

 E-620 FP3 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 has external 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) and the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FP3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 vs the FP3.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and FP3 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and FP3.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-620 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FP3 will provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography info
Panasonic FP3 Street photography info
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-620
Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
60
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography information
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
18
lack of video recording
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-07-06 2010-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.90 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $799 $182