Olympus E-620 Digital Camera Review

Olympus E-620

Digital Camera Review

4.2 The Olympus E-620, a 12.3-megapixel SLR priced at $799.99 that includes an articulated LCD that pivots and turns freely, and a set of Art Filters to create dramatic visual effects. However, we found significant problems with the camera's image quality in our lab testing.
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Product Tour Summary  
x • Very compact design means enhanced portability, but handling issues for the large-landed
• Construction feels solid, but lacks weather-resistant seals
• Direct one-button access to Live View mode
• Several (though not all) buttons backlit, handy for night shooting
• Articulated LCD for flexible shooting positions

x Introduction Page 2 of 17 Color x

Front


White balance sensor
Self-timer/remote control lamp, remote control receiver
Lens release button
 

Back


Viewfinder AEL/AFL  
Power switch
Programmable Fn button / playback zoom in
Info
Autofocus target/ playback zoom out
Menu
 
Playback mode
Live view
Memory card access lamp
Image stabilization
Delete
2.7-inch 230,000-dot articulated LCD
USB /Video out
4-way controller offers direct access to (from top, clockwise) white balance, autofocus, ISO and metering mode
 

Sides


Memory card compartment, accepts xD and CompactFlash

Bottom


Battery compartment lock
Metal tripod socket centered under lens

Top


Pop-up flash
Shutter
Flash control
Exposure compensation
Sensor cleaning activity lamp
Mode dial
Control dial
Drive mode while shooting, copy/print during playback
Hot shoe
 

Size Comparisons


Front
x x x x x
Olympus E-620 Olympus E-30 Canon Rebel XS Pentax K2000 Nikon D90
Price:
$799.99  (w/14-42mm lens)
Price:
 
$1299 (body only) 
Price:
$599.99
(w/ 18-55mm lens)
Price:
$599.95
(w/ 18-55mm  lens,flash)
Price:
 
$999 (body only) 
Back
x x x x x
Olympus E-620 Olympus E-30 Canon Rebel XS Pentax K2000 Nikon D90
Width:
5.11 in/129.8mm
Width:
 
5.6 in/141.5mm 
Width:
 
4.96 in/126.1mm 
Width:
 
4.8in/122mm 
Width:
 
5.8 in/147mm 
Top
x x x x x
Olympus E-620 Olympus E-30 Canon Rebel XS Pentax K2000 Nikon D90
Depth:
2.36 in/59.9mm
Depth:
 
2.95 in/75 mm 
Depth:
 
2.4 in/ 61.9mm 
Depth:
 
2.7 in/67 mm 
Depth:
 
3 in/77mm 
Left
x x x x x
Olympus E-620 Olympus E-30 Canon Rebel XS Pentax K2000 Nikon D90
Height:
3.7 in/94.0mm
Height:
 
4.23 in/107.5mm 
Height:
 
3.8 in/97.5mm 
Height:
 
3.6 in/91mm 
Height:
 
4.1 in/103mm 
Right
x x x x x
Olympus E-620 Olympus E-30 Canon Rebel XS Pentax K2000 Nikon D90
Weight:
16.64 oz./472 g
Weight:
 
23.1 oz/655g 
Weight:
 
15.9 oz./ 450g 
Weight:
 
18.5 oz/ 524g 
Weight:
 
22 oz./620g 
Bottom
x x x x x
Olympus E-620 Olympus E-30 Canon Rebel XS Pentax K2000 Nikon D90

In the Box


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The Olympus E-620 comes in three configuration. The body alone sells for $699.99; a kit priced at $799.99 includes a single 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens; a third kit (shown here), priced at $899.99, adds a 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6. The following components are included:

• Camera body with body cap attached
• 2 lenses with rear covers attached
• Rechargeable Lithium-ion BLS-1 battery
• BCS-1 battery charger
• Camera strap
• USB cable CB-USB6
• Video cable CB-VC2
• Eyepiece cover
• Olympus Master 2 CD
• 3 Instruction Manuals (English, Spanish, French)
 

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