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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
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Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580 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 FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FX580, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FX580 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was revealed 6 months later than the FX580 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-620 matches up against the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FX580

 E-620 FX580 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus E-620

 FX580 E-620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX580

 E-620 FX580 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Same generation
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 comes with outside measurements 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 FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-620 versus the FX580.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and FX580 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and FX580.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-620 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
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no video
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pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type 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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $799 $499