Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Revealed October 2013
- Later Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Released January 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-M1 was revealed 22 months later than the SP-620 UZ making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-M1 scores vs the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
E-M1 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | October 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus E-M1
SP-620 UZ | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
E-M1 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 compared to the SP-620 UZ.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and SP-620 UZ is 71 and 78 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and SP-620 UZ.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The E-M1 features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern E-M1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-10-28 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePIC VII | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497 gr (1.10 lbs) | 435 gr (0.96 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $799 | $199 |