Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus E-PL5 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The E-PL5 was manufactured 9 months after the SP-620 UZ so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL5 grades versus the SP-620 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 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).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-PL5 against the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and SP-620 UZ is 88 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more modern E-PL5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.