Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and SZ10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was unveiled 6 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-620 matches up versus the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-620 against the SZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and SZ10 is 71 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and SZ10.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-620 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ10 will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older E-620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.