Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX700

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX700, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was introduced 12 months before the FX700 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-620 grades vs the FX700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 vs the FX700.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and FX700 is 71 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and FX700.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-620 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FX700 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older E-620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.