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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax KP

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax KP Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-620 and Pentax KP, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and KP (24MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-620 was brought out 8 years before the KP and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-620 matches up vs the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Pentax KP

 E-620 KP 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus E-620

 KP E-620 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2009More recent by 92 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Pentax KP

 E-620 KP 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-620 and Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-620 and the KP.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and KP is 71 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and KP.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-620 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax KP will offer you extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-620 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography factors
Pentax KP Portrait photography factors
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography info
Pentax KP Street photography info
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
Pentax KP Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (500 per charge)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery life (390 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography factors
Pentax KP Travel photography factors
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (500 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
61
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
bad battery life (390 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography features
Pentax KP Landscape photography features
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery life (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Pentax KP
18
no video
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-620 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Pentax KP
 Olympus E-620Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-620 Pentax KP
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-07-06 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 819200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 7 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 703 gr (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 images 390 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $799 $747