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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
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Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FZ80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was manufactured 8 years earlier than the FZ80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-620 matches up against the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic FZ80

 E-620 FZ80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus E-620

 FZ80 E-620 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2009More modern by 91 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FZ80

 E-620 FZ80 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 compared to the FZ80.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and FZ80 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and FZ80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-620 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ80 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
58
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (500 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
59
comes with touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging details
18
no video
28
quite wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic FZ80
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-06 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 7 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $799 $399