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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was released 24 months earlier than the ZS8 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-620 matches up against the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic ZS8

 E-620 ZS8 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus E-620

 ZS8 E-620 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic ZS8

 E-620 ZS8 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-620 versus the ZS8.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and ZS8 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and ZS8.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-620 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS8 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
30
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography advice
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery (500 shots)
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (500 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
69
lighter than average in class (210g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
18
lack of video recording
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $799 $275