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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2 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 GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH1
  • Successor is Panasonic GH3
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GH2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and GH2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was launched 20 months before the GH2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-620 grades vs the GH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic GH2

 E-620 GH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Olympus E-620

 GH2 E-620 
IntroducedMarch 2011July 2009Newer by 20 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GH2

 E-620 GH2 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 and the GH2.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and GH2 is 71 and 70 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and GH2.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic GH2 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography features
60
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography details
Panasonic GH2 Street photography details
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH2 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (500 CIPA)
46
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (330 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH2 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (500 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
62
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography factors
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH2 Vlogging details
18
can't shoot video
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GH2
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-06 2011-03-23
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 15.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lbs) 442g (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 60
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.3
DXO Low light score 536 655
Other
Battery life 500 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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