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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was brought out 8 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-M1 III matches up against the SP-620 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 E-M1 III SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2012Fresher by 99 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus E-M1 III

 SP-620 UZ E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 E-M1 III SP-620 UZ 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III offers external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III vs the SP-620 UZ.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and SP-620 UZ is 67 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and SP-620 UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer E-M1 III is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
79
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
61
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
41
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-02-11 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLH-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Retail cost $1,800 $199