Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic LZ40, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and LZ40 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the LZ40 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-620 grades versus the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 offers outside measurements 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 LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic LZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-620 versus the LZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and LZ40 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and LZ40.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-620 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LZ40 will render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.