Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-620 versus Sony W510, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and W510 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was manufactured 18 months prior to the W510 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-620 grades versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 has external measurements 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 Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-620 versus Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-620 versus the W510.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and W510 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and W510.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-620 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.