Reasons to choose E-620
Released in 2009, E-620 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 12.3 MP effective resolution, and a 500 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus E-620
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
VS
Sensor area
225 mm²
E-620225 mm²
Lumix DMC-GF3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The E-620 and Lumix DMC-GF3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
E-620MetricLumix DMC-GF3
12.3 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
17.3 × 13Sensor17.3 × 13
4.28 µmPixel pitch4.31 µm
18.28 µm²Pixel area18.59 µm²
5.47 MP/cm²Pixel density5.38 MP/cm²
2Crop factor2
—Maximum video—
500 gWeight264 g
Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture CardStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion BLS-1 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The E-620 and Lumix DMC-GF3 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-GF3 has the lighter body. The E-620 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-GF3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-GF3
Released in 2011, Lumix DMC-GF3 has about 225 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 264 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.