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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX78, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FX78 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was revealed 18 months earlier than the FX78 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-620 matches up vs the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FX78

 E-620 FX78 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus E-620

 FX78 E-620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX78

 E-620 FX78 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-620 and the FX78.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and FX78 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and FX78.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The E-620 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The older E-620 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography info
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery life (500 shots)
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography features
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
low battery life (500 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
36
quite wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging info
18
can't record video
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-06 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos 200 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $799 $210