Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic FZ200, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was launched 4 years earlier than the FZ200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-620 matches up against the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 features external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-620 against the FZ200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and FZ200 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and FZ200.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-620 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older E-620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.