Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX75

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX75, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FX75 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was released 11 months before the FX75 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-620 scores versus the FX75 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 has 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) and the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-620 and the FX75.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and FX75 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and FX75.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FX75 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.