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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Old Model is Pentax 645D
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-620 and Pentax 645Z, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was revealed 5 years before the 645Z which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-620 matches up vs the 645Z with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax 645Z

 E-620 645Z 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Olympus E-620

 645Z E-620 
LaunchedApril 2014July 2009More modern by 58 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax 645Z

 E-620 645Z 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 has got 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 Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-620 and Pentax 645Z in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 vs the 645Z.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and 645Z is 71 and 49 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and 645Z.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-620 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax 645Z will show more detail because of its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
88
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography details
Pentax 645Z Street photography details
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
63
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography information
Pentax 645Z Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
71
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (650 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography highlights
Pentax 645Z Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
51
weather proofing
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
not so great battery life (650 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Pentax 645Z
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging information
Pentax 645Z Vlogging information
18
can't shoot video
27
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Pentax 645Z
 Olympus E-620Pentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-620 Pentax 645Z
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2009-07-06 2014-04-15
Physical type Compact SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Medium format
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 3200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 7 27
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax 645AF2
Number of lenses 45 6
Crop factor 2.1 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lbs) 1550g (3.42 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 101
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 14.7
DXO Low light rating 536 4505
Other
Battery life 500 photos 650 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots One 2
Price at release $799 $5,024