Olympus E-620

Compact Four Thirds DSLR with Articulating Screen

Olympus E-620
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CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model E-620

Key Features

SENSOR 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR TruePic III+ image processor
AUTOFOCUS 7-point AF system with 5 cross-type sensors
PHASE DETECTION Dedicated TTL phase-difference detection system
VIDEO Not supported
STABILIZATION In-body sensor-shift image stabilization, up to 4 stops
BURST RATE 4 frames per second, up to 8 RAW frames
VIEWFINDER Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.96x magnification
DISPLAY 2.7-inch HyperCrystal III fully articulating LCD, 230k dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Video Out, no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
MEMORY CARD Dual slots: CompactFlash (Type I/II) and xD-Picture Card
WEATHER SEALING Basic dust and splash resistance, polycarbonate body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 500 shots per charge (CIPA) with BLM-1

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Olympus E-620

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present Uses 4-way pad
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Olympus E-620

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Olympus E-620 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Olympus E-620

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Technical Specification

Sensor Live MOS Four Thirds
Resolution 12.3 MP
ISO Range 100-3200
Autofocus 7-point TTL Phase Detection
Shutter Speed 60s - 1/4000s
Burst Rate 4 fps
Video N/A
Stabilization In-body sensor-shift
Viewfinder Optical Pentamirror
LCD 2.7-inch Articulating
Memory Card CF and xD
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 500 shots
Weight 475g
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60 mm