Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic SZ5

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic SZ5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and SZ5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The E-620 was unveiled 4 years prior to the SZ5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-620 scores against the SZ5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-620 and the SZ5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and SZ5 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and SZ5.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.