| General | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | E-1 | E-620 |
| Successor Model | Olympus E-3 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 6 Megapixel | 13.1 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 5 Megapixel | 12.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic III+ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Other Resolutions | 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | 3200 x 2400, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, High, Super High | Standard, High, Super High |
| Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Focus Modes: Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual | Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus (MF), S-AF + MF, C-AF + MF C-AF mode is not available with the contrast detection system |
| Number of Focus Points | 3 | 7 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | Fixed (Neo Lumi-Micro Mat screen) |
| Optics | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | HyperCrystal LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 1.8" | 2.7" |
| Screen Resolution | 134k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.96x | 0.96x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.48x | 0.48x |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 18 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3.0 - +1 |
| Shutter | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Type: Electronically controlled focal plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 4.0 fps |
| Flash | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto FP Manual Red-Eye | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync Front curtain Rear curtain Fill-in Manual |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/180 sec |
| Flash Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1 EV steps selectable | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Olympus FL Series | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe Wireless Flash Control (with compatible Olympus FL Series Flashes) |
| Exposure | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
| Exposure Modes | Manual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program, Auto, Scene | |
| Metering Range | +1 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | AEL button (customizable) |
| DXO | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 536 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.3 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 55 |
| Video | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | |
| Interval Recording |
| Terminals | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Wire/ InfraRed |
| Environmental | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) | |
| Storage Temperature | -4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C) | |
| Operating Humidity | 30 - 90% | |
| Storage Humidity | 10 - 90% |
| Physical | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81 mm (5.55 x 4.09 x 3.19") | 130 x 94 x 60 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 2.36") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz) | 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BLS-1 | |
| Battery Life | 500 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II) | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card |
| Other | Olympus E-1 | Olympus E-620 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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