Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620
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![Olympus PEN E-PL1 front Olympus PEN E-PL1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1/Olympus-E-PL1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620/Sony-W620-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Refreshed by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Sony W620, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and W620 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
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The E-PL1 was brought out 20 months prior to the W620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PL1 grades vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Sony W620
E-PL1 | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus E-PL1
W620 | E-PL1 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | May 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Sony W620
E-PL1 | W620 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 provides physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL1 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL1 and the W620.
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 size comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and W620 is 86 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL1 and W620.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W620 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older E-PL1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PL1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-05-17 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Truepic V | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photos | 220 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $288 | $102 |