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Olympus E-620

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User ratings:
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
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3 stars
8 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
20
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3.9 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
58 %
3 stars
16 %
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Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • it can produce very good quality images
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • focused quickly and fired the shutter instantaneously
  • lack of a HD video mode

Key specs

  • Live MOS
  • Four Thirds
  • 17.3x13 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4032, 3024 px
  • Four Thirds
  • Continuous, Single
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Olympus E-620 - Pros & Cons

Olympus E-620

Pros

  • solid and well-built
  • it can produce very good quality images
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Excellent shots in photon-rich environments
  • creates a new niche the very compact enthusiast SLR
  • RC mode is beautifully simple
  • expanded menus are logical and more rewarding
  • extensively and rates very well
  • Easy to configure in both automatic and manual modes
  • Lithe and compact size for a DSLR
  • handling

Cons

  • slightly pared down from its original design following an
  • focused quickly and fired the shutter instantaneously
  • lack of a HD video mode
  • Four Thirds mount is not supported by any manufacturer anymore so no new lenses will be introduced
  • Olympus E-620 have Image Stabilization
  • Does the Olympus E-620 have Weather Sealing
  • light
  • cheap or easy to hide
  • No reviews or extra info
  • the six art filters are an interesting diversion
  • Warehouse Express Limited trading as Wex Photo Video

Olympus E-620 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4032 x 3024 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus E-620 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOS
Image sensor formatFour Thirds
Sensor size0.68 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4032 x 3024 px
Other resolutions
  • 3200x2400
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
ProcessorTruePic III+
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Optics and focus
Lens mountFour Thirds
Magnification (Crop factor)2.0 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Flash
Contrast autofocusyes
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Focal length multiplier2x
Autofocus
  • Continuous
  • Single
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points7
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)7
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
  • 2/3
  • 1
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB Bracketing
Yes
Subject / scene modesyes
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range12
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in Flash
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Second-curtain Sync
  • Slow Sync
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemFP-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive4.0 fps
Scene modesPortrait
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
Speed (JPEG)4.0 fps
Speed (RAW)4.0 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 1.0±EV
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Design
Body typeSLR
Body materialPlastic
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • CF
  • MicroDrive
  • xD
Dual memory card slotsyes
Storage types
  • Compact Flash Type I/II
  • xD Picture Card
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 800
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4032 x 3024 px
White balance presets8
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Muted
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios4:3
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRno
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
Viewfinder
Optical
Viewfinder coverage95.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.96 x
Separate info displayno
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Videography features
Video recordingno
HD typeNot supported
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
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Dimensions
Weight16.76 oz
Width5.1 in
Height3.7 in
Depth2.36 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)500
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Album organizationyes
Energy Star certifiedno
Frameyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating

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Olympus E-620 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (20)

3.9
Based on 20 reviews
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  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Olympus E-620 Olympus E-620 | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 31.05.2011
Olympus E-620 | Cameralabs

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TechRadar
Published: 03.04.2009
Olympus E-620 review
4.0

The highly desirable new DSLR from Olympus is a compact marvel, and suitable for all skill levels

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 17.06.2009
Olympus E-620 Digital SLR
4.0

Olympus has long been slated for having too few DSLRs in its range, now it's added two new models in a short space of time.

Olympus E-620 Olympus EVolt E-620 Review | Neocamera
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Olympus EVolt E-620 Review | Neocamera

Olympus EVolt E-620 Usability and Ergonomics.

Olympus E-620 Olympus E-620 Review
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DPReview
Published: 06.07.2009
Olympus E-620 Review
3.6

Olympus has established a tradition of offering very well specified cameras at the entry-level, and was one of the first to offer two cameras in this bracket - the little E-410 and its image-stabilized big brother, the E-510 (later upgraded to the 420 and 520 respectively). Now it has introduced the E-620, a model that will 'sell alongside' the E-420 and E-520 (in the sense that we suspect it will eventually replace the E-520) as the company's attempt at a '500D-killer'.

Olympus E-620 Olympus E-620 DSLR Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 06.09.2009
Olympus E-620 DSLR Review

Claims. Claims. Claims. This time Olympus promotes the E-620 as the “world’s smallest and lightest digital SLR to incorporate an image stabilizing mechanism.” The camera’s Four Thirds system offers not only a small and light camera but means that extras like additional system lenses, battery holder and underwater housings are also smaller and lighter. The

Olympus E-620 Olympus E-620 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 08.06.2009
Olympus E-620 Review | Photography Blog
5.0

The Olympus E-620 is an affordable mid-range digital SLR camera that offers a lot of bang for your buck. The 12 megapixel E620 features built-in image stabilisation, a free-angle LCD screen, compact dimensions and light weight, 7-point autofocus system and 6 Art filters. Is the E-620 the best Olympus DSLR yet? Read our expert review to find out.

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Published: 17.02.2012
Olympus E-620
4.2

A compact, lightweight DSLR camera with built-in image stabilisation and a wide range of adjustable functions.Positioned between the E-520 and the E-30, the new Olympus E-620 is another 'in-betweener' model offering features from both cameras. Claimed as the smallest and lightest DSLR with built-in image stabilisation it is smaller by roughly 12 mm in all dimensions and almost 250 grams lighter than the E-30. Despite having the same 12.3-megapixel High-Speed Live MOS Sensor and TruePic III+ image processing engine as the E-30 the E-620 lacks much of the finesse of the higher-priced model.

Olympus E-620 Review: Olympus E-620 DSLR camera
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Published: 31.08.2009
Review: Olympus E-620 DSLR camera

An excellent 12-megapixel DSLR camera.

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Layers Magazine
Published: 11.11.2009
Olympus E-620

The 12.3-megapixel Olympus E-620 is one of the lightest, most compact DSLRs on the market. It succeeds Olympus’s E-520 and inherits features from the higher end E-30 DSLR.

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Imaging Resource
Published: 24.02.2009
Olympus E-620 Review

Olympus E-620 review, find out how the E-620 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Olympus E-620 The best DSLR cameras in 2023
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Published: 25.09.2022
The best DSLR cameras in 2023
4.0

Here are the best DSLR cameras selling for less than $2,000, including top picks for beginners, hobbyists and video shooters.

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Olympus E-620 digital SLR camera
4.5

The Olympus E-620 is small and has useful art modes to help you get creative; it's a great camera for novices and experienced users

Olympus E-620 Olympus E-620 Digital SLR Review
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HotHardware
Published: 29.06.2009
Olympus E-620 Digital SLR Review
4.0

In this article, HotHardware takes detailed look at the 12MP Olympus E-620 Digital SLR entry to mid level camera.

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Published: 28.05.2009
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