Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was unveiled 2 months later than the ZS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-620 scores versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-620 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-620 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-620 compared to the ZS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and ZS1 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and ZS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-620 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-620 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.