Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GF5

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GF5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was released 3 years before the GF5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-620 scores vs the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 has external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-620 and the GF5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and GF5 is 71 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and GF5.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-620 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.