Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX48, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-620 was manufactured 6 months later than the FX48 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-620 matches up versus the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FX48
E-620 | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus E-620
FX48 | E-620 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX48
E-620 | FX48 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-620 compared to the FX48.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and FX48 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and FX48.
Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-620 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult.
Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Olympus E-620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-620 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-06 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/3000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 500g (1.10 lbs) | 150g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $799 | $325 |