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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FX48

 E-620 FX48 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus E-620

 FX48 E-620 

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX48

 E-620 FX48 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
27
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography details
Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (500 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
18
lack of video recording
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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