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Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-620 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was released 12 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-620 scores versus the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony ZV-1

 E-620 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus E-620

 ZV-1 E-620 
LaunchedMay 2020July 2009More modern by 132 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Sony ZV-1

 E-620 ZV-1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-620 versus Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 versus the ZV-1.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and ZV-1 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-620 and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-620 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
85
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
81
lighter than average in class (294g)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
18
no video recording
86
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than average in class (294g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus E-620Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-620 Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-06 2020-05-27
Body design Compact SLR Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 7 315
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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