Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic LZ20

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic LZ20, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was brought out 4 years prior to the LZ20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-620 scores versus the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-620 compared to the LZ20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and LZ20 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and LZ20.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-620 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic LZ20 will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.