Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G5

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic G5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-620 was released 4 years before the G5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the E-620 matches up vs the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 has got external dimensions 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 G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-620 vs the G5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and G5 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and G5.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic G5 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.