Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-PM2 was unveiled 17 months after the SP-620 UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-PM2 matches up against the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM2 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM2 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM2 and SP-620 UZ is 89 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM2 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher E-PM2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.