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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Olympus PEN E-PM2 front
 
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PM1
Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 E-PM2 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedMay 2013January 2012More modern by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus E-PM2

 SP-620 UZ E-PM2 

Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus SP-620 UZ

 E-PM2 SP-620 UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison

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).

See the Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison

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

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM2 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
66
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM2
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM2
Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
 Olympus PEN E-PM2Olympus SP-620 UZ
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM2 Olympus SP-620 UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-05-21 2012-01-10
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 932 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $448 $199