Olympus E-620
Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Olympus E-620 is also often compared to mirrorless and pro DSLRs. The Olympus E-620's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the D5100 and the D3100) and Olympus (such as the E-5 and the E-520)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus E-620 compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), has a screen which flips out, is much smaller (prosumer size 130x94x60 mm vs professional size 132x103x77 mm), has a built-in focus motor and is thinner (2.4" vs 3").

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (536 ISO vs 919 ISO), has significantly lower image quality (55.0 vs 67.0), doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has much less color depth (21.3 bits vs 22.5 bits) and has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.3 EV vs 12.5 EV).

Nikon D5100 2 years newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the E-620) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 536 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 55.0 Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 21.3 bits Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the E-620) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm Doesn't have a built-in focus motor common strengths of the D5100 and E-620 Flip-out screens Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Olympus E-620
Olympus E-5 1 year newer $1,699 - $1,700 (body only)	Significant advantages of the E-5 (vs the E-620) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the E-5 (vs the E-620) Much larger: Professional size 143x117x75 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm Much heavier: 892 g vs 515 g Much thicker: 3" vs 2.4" common strengths of the E-5 and E-620 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Flip-out screens Thin: 3" vs 2.4"
	Compare the E-5 vs the E-620
Nikon D3100 1 year newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the E-620) Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 21.3 bits Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 536 ISO Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the E-620) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Screen does not flip out Doesn't have a built-in focus motor common strengths of the D3100 and E-620 Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 2.4" Light weight: 505 g vs 515 g
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Olympus E-620
Nikon D90 6 months older $830 - $897 (body only) $1,047 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the E-620) Better color depth: 22.7 bits vs 21.3 bits Much lower noise at high ISO: 977 ISO vs 536 ISO Much better image quality: 73.0 vs 55.0 Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the E-620) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Screen does not flip out Much larger: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm common strengths of the D90 and E-620 None found
	Compare the Nikon D90 vs the Olympus E-620
Olympus E-520 9 months older	Significant advantages of the E-520 (vs the E-620) None found Significant disadvantages of the E-520 (vs the E-620) Screen does not flip out Significantly thicker: 2.7" vs 2.4" common strengths of the E-520 and E-620 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Fairly small: Prosumer size 136x92x68 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm Very thin: 2.7" vs 2.4"
	Compare the E-520 vs the E-620
Olympus E-30 3 months older	Significant advantages of the E-30 (vs the E-620) Significantly better viewfinder coverage: 98% vs 95% Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the E-30 (vs the E-620) Screen does not flip out Much larger: Professional size 142x108x75 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm Much thicker: 3" vs 2.4" common strengths of the E-30 and E-620 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Thin: 3" vs 2.4" Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the E-30 vs the E-620

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus E-620 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentamirror vs none), has better image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), has a screen which flips out, has a faster max shutter speed (1/4000 of a second vs 1/2000 of a second) and has a built-in flash.

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 610k dots), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO) and doesn't have a touch screen.

Olympus PEN E-P2 8 months newer $480 17mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-P2 (vs the E-620) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Much smaller: Mid size 121x70x36 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-P2 (vs the E-620) No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror Screen does not flip out No built-in flash common strengths of the PEN E-P2 and E-620 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the PEN E-P2 vs the E-620
Olympus OM-D E-M5 2 years newer $1,000 - $1,299 (body only) $1,100 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the E-M5 (vs the E-620) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Weather sealed Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the E-M5 (vs the E-620) Has a digital viewfinder: Digital vs Pentamirror No built-in flash common strengths of the E-M5 and E-620 Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Above average viewfinder size: 0.44x vs 0.48x
	Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the E-620
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 2 years newer $469 (body only)	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the E-620) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the E-620) No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Screen does not flip out common strengths of the DMC-GF3 and E-620 Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Olympus E-620
Olympus PEN E-PL2 1 year newer $485 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL2 (vs the E-620) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL2 (vs the E-620) No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror Screen does not flip out common strengths of the PEN E-PL2 and E-620 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the PEN E-PL2 vs the E-620
Olympus PEN E-PL1 1 year newer $255 - $279 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the E-620) Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Much smaller: Mid size 115x72x42 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the E-620) No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror Screen does not flip out Much slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second common strengths of the PEN E-PL1 and E-620 Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Sensor shift Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the PEN E-PL1 vs the E-620
Sony NEX-5N 2 years newer $598 - $600 (body only) $698 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the E-620) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs None Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 536 ISO Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7" Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the E-620) No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the NEX-5N and E-620 Flip-out screens
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Olympus E-620

Generally, some of the advantages of the Olympus E-620 compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (sensor shift vs none), lets you preview your photos on the screen, has a screen which flips out, is newer (february, 2009 vs august, 2007) and is slightly smaller (prosumer size 130x94x60 mm vs professional size 147x113x74 mm).

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (55.0 vs 66.0), has much less color depth (21.3 bits vs 22.2 bits), has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.3 EV vs 12 EV), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 922k dots).

Canon EOS 60D 1 year newer $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the E-620) Better color depth: 22.2 bits vs 21.3 bits Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Significantly better image quality: 66.0 vs 55.0 Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the E-620) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" Much shorter max exposures: 30 seconds vs 60 seconds common strengths of the 60D and E-620 Flip-out screens Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs the Olympus E-620
Nikon D200 3 years older $1,300 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D200 (vs the E-620) Better color depth: 22.3 bits vs 21.3 bits Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection More dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 10.3 EV Significant disadvantages of the D200 (vs the E-620) No live view No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Significantly smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7" common strengths of the D200 and E-620 Fairly small: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm Supports RAW Thin: 2.9" vs 2.4"
	Compare the Nikon D200 vs the Olympus E-620
Nikon D300 1 year older $2,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D300 (vs the E-620) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.3 bits More dynamic range: 12 EV vs 10.3 EV Significantly better image quality: 67.0 vs 55.0 Significant disadvantages of the D300 (vs the E-620) No image stabilization: None vs Sensor shift Screen does not flip out Significantly larger: Professional size 147x114x74 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm common strengths of the D300 and E-620 Fairly small: Professional size 147x114x74 mm vs Prosumer size 130x94x60 mm Supports RAW Thin: 2.9" vs 2.4"
	Compare the Nikon D300 vs the Olympus E-620