The Olympus E620 raises the Four Thirds DSLR standard once more. So is the E620 the Four Thirds DSLR we've all been waiting for? The What Digital Camera Olympus E-620 full review reveals all...

Product Overview

Overall rating:

85%

Olympus E-620

Overall score:85%
Features:95%
Value:80%
Performance:85%
Image Quality:85%
Design:80%

Pros:

  • Art Filters, useful features, live view, LCD screen, wireless flash capabilities

Cons:

  • Noise levels, awkward handling, small and fiddly buttons, small buffer, a little expensive

Product:

Olympus E-620 Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£700.00

Verdict

The Olympus E-620 provides the ultimate portable, creative DSLR – with this as a concept, Olympus has unquestionably succeeded. And, should the novelty of the E620’s Art Filters wear off, or should you not be drawn to them in the first place, the Olympus E620 is still a fantastic camera underneath. Packed full of useful features, the model strikes a balance between Olympus’s current entry-level and enthusiast DSLRs, and does indeed seem to be what Four Thirds proponents have been waiting for.

The question is, would you be prepared to pay around £700 for the Olympus E620? After all, despite it being much cheaper than the E-30, it’s only a continuation of the E-420 and 520 model, and so still entry-level in many respects. The omission of video capture is more forgivable, though this does look to be an area of growing interest in the future; will it be one entered by Olympus at some point?

As a camera in its own right the E620 is a capable alternative to the more sober offerings from other manufacturers, and is genuinely fun to use. For the time being however it can be safely considered a pricey addition to the DSLR market, but one that should make quite a splash in the Four Thirds world.

Verdict

The Olympus E-620 provides the ultimate portable, creative DSLR - with this as a concept, Olympus has unquestionably succeeded. And, should the novelty of the E620's Art Filters wear off, or should you not be drawn to them in the first place, the Olympus E620 is still a fantastic camera underneath. Packed full of useful features, the model strikes a balance between Olympus's current entry-level and enthusiast DSLRs, and does indeed seem to be what Four Thirds proponents have been waiting for.The question is, would you be prepared to pay around £700 for the Olympus E620? After all, despite it being much cheaper than the E-30, it's only a continuation of the E-420 and 520 model, and so still entry-level in many respects. The omission of video capture is more forgivable, though this does look to be an area of growing interest in the future; will it be one entered by Olympus at some point?As a camera in its own right the E620 is a capable alternative to the more sober offerings from other manufacturers, and is genuinely fun to use. For the time being however it can be safely considered a pricey addition to the DSLR market, but one that should make quite a splash in the Four Thirds world. What Digital Camera Olympus E620 Review Verdict.

Details

AF Points:Seven, five cross type
Cable Release:Optional
PC Socket:No
Max Flash Sync:1/180sec.
Built-in Flash:GN 12m @ ISO 100
DoF Prview:Yes
Colour Temp Control:Yes
White Balance Bracket:Yes
Colour Space:Adobe RGB, sRGB
Exposure Comp:-/+5EV
Focusing Modes:Auto, continuous, manual
Shutter Type:Electronically-controlled, focal plane shutter
Dust Reduction:Yes
Built-in Image Stabilisation:Yes
Weight:475g (without battery, card or accessories)
Dimensions:130 x 94 x 60mm
Power:Li-ion
Live Mode:Yes
Connectivity:USB 2.0
Memory Card:CompactFlash, xD
Field of View:95% coverage
Drive Mode:4fps
White Balance:Auto, 6 presets, manual
Viewfinder Type:Eye-level pentamirror
ISO:100-3200
Exposure Modes:PASM, Auto, 6 Art Filters, 16 scene
Metering System:49 zone multi-pattern, centreweighted, spot, highlight spot, shadow spot
Compression:Four-stage JPEG
Shutter Speeds:1/4000 - 60sec, bulb
File Format:JPEG, Raw, JPEG + Raw
Lens Mount:Four Thirds
Focal Length Mag:Approx. 2x
LCD:2.7in TFT, 230,000 dots
Output Size:4032 x 3024 pixels
Sensor:17.3 x 13mm Four Thirds LiveMos sensor
  1. 1. Olympus E-620 Review - Features
  2. 2. Design
  3. 3. Performance, Quality & Value
  4. 4. Verdict
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