Olympus E-620 Review

#1 Darrell Thompson

The reviewer states that “The Olympus E-620 has 2 different JPEG file quality settings available, with Fine being the highest quality option.”

The 620 actually has four quality settings, Basic, Normal, Fine and the highest quality setting which is Super Fine producing an image of 8.2mb.

1:43 pm - Monday, June 8, 2009

#2 Mark Goldstein

Thanks for pointing out that oversight - we’ve now added sample crops for each of the 4 JPEG quality settings.

4:13 pm - Monday, June 8, 2009

#3 Keith M

Any good information on comparing it to the e-520?  Trying to decide which one, but price point is just that much higher…  don’t wnat to get caught in the game of always waiting for the next model…

6:53 pm - Monday, June 8, 2009

#4 Zoltan Arva-Toth

Keith, we published a similar in-depth review of the E-520 when it came out, which you can read here: http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews_olympus_e520.php

Zoltan Arva-Toth

9:19 am - Tuesday, June 9, 2009

#5 John Kukalis

Keith, could you please explain why E620 is ranked 1/2 point higher in image quality than the E30 when the sensor & image pipeline is identical ?

1:34 am - Wednesday, July 8, 2009

#6 John Kukalis

Sorry…above question should have been directed to Mark Goldstein the reviewer.

5:03 pm - Wednesday, July 8, 2009

#7 mike.hounsome

Reference your comment on the higher ISO’S being-
not so good.
If this camera is clasified as an entry model camera by quite a few of the Magazines, surely it makes sense for a beginner to have 4 stops in hand due to the anti shake, than to have to go delving into the menu.
Some of the higher priced cameras have higher ISO’S which to put it mildly, when examined under a loup, are dodgy!
As well as yourselves, TIPA have voted it the best entry level DSLR.

8:12 pm - Sunday, July 26, 2009

#8 steve

I am planning to buy this camera as my first DSLR, and would like to know what is the best flash to pair for this camera.  I will be using the camera for basic shooting, some clothing stores shots and fashion show shots.  I am not a professional, but have take many photos over the years, mainly in the automatic settings.  I am really wanting to take the next step, and learn more about the different settings and how to get different affects. If someone could also recommend a good book for learning that would be great.  Thanks

10:00 pm - Wednesday, August 19, 2009

#9 Mike Hounsome

Can’t help with comparison with 520, but having traded a 420 for the 620, this beast really is something.
Taking the information contained in Live View, it really makes me think, how on earth can I ever take a poor shot ever again!!
The swivel feature really does make life so much easier on those really low shots.Full marks to Olympus on this feature, other makes have now tried to copy, but in the main are just tilting systems- not so good.

10:51 am - Thursday, August 20, 2009

#10 Glenn Fernandes

This camera is the lightest and smallest of all. It is good for the beginners, very easy to use. Image quality is very good. Shadow Adjustment Technology is really nice. It is not very expensive.

6:10 am - Monday, September 28, 2009