Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FP3
E-620 | FP3 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus E-620
FP3 | E-620 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FP3
E-620 | FP3 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus E-620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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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 |