Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX5

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus E-620 versus Sony WX5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and WX5 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was released 12 months earlier than the WX5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-620 scores vs the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 enjoys external dimensions 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 Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-620 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 against the WX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and WX5 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and WX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E-620 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The older E-620 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.