Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was revealed 6 years later than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL9 scores versus the SP-620 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the SP-620 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and SP-620 UZ is 85 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and SP-620 UZ.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL9 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more recent E-PL9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.