Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
E-PM2 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Released | May 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus E-PM2
SP-620 UZ | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Olympus SP-620 UZ
E-PM2 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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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 |