Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced August 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
- Later Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Introduced January 2012
- Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is very comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

The E-M10 II was manufactured 3 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 II scores versus the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
E-M10 II | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Introduced | August 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 45 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus E-M10 II
SP-620 UZ | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus SP-620 UZ
E-M10 II | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 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).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 II compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and SP-620 UZ is 82 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and SP-620 UZ.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more modern E-M10 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-08-25 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 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 format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lbs) | 435g (0.96 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 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 | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $499 | $199 |