Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FX90

Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FX90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FX90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was brought out 3 years before the FX90 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-620 scores vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-620 compared to the FX90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and FX90 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and FX90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-620 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.