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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL1s
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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL1 was introduced 20 months before the SP-620 UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL1 grades vs the SP-620 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 E-PL1 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus E-PL1

 SP-620 UZ E-PL1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2010Fresher by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 E-PL1 SP-620 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1 enjoys exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and SP-620 UZ is 86 and 78 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery power (290 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
28
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-05-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
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 11 -
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 distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 334g (0.74 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $288 $199