Olympus E-M5 III vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 III was launched 7 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M5 III scores versus the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M5 III and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-M5 III vs the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and SP-620 UZ is 80 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 III because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.