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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic G6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was announced 4 years earlier than the G6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-620 grades versus the G6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic G6

 E-620 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus E-620

 G6 E-620 
IntroducedApril 2013July 2009Fresher by 46 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic G6

 E-620 G6 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 provides 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) and the Panasonic G6 has sizing of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-620 vs the G6.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and G6 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and G6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic G6 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Panasonic G6
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography factors
Panasonic G6 Street photography factors
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-620
Sports photography with Panasonic G6
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
56
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (500 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
72
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
67
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
18
no video shooting
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic G6
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-06 2013-04-24
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 pounds) 390 grams (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 61
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.5
DXO Low light rating 536 639
Other
Battery life 500 photos 340 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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