E-410 vs. E-620

[mhahn]

<p>Anyone have any experience with both the Olympus E-410 and E-620? If so, is there any noticeable difference in image quality with one over the other? Is the viewfinder image any differerent?</p>

[richsimmons]

<p>The 620 is more advanced, has 2 more megapixels, higher ISO capabilities, more focus points, articulated LCD. The list goes on. You can see it <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=oly_e620&products=oly_e420">here</a>. But both are not that great in low light.</p>

[mhahn]

<p>I really prefer the 4/3 picture format over 3/2, and I like optical viewfinders (for instance, I have a Panasonic G3 and don't like the EVF at all). I even prefer my E-410's optical viewfinder to the G3's.</p>

<p>I think that I also like the colors from my E-410. On the other hand, I know it doesn't even come close to having the low-light capabilities of an APS-C camera (for instance, a Nikon D5100).</p>

<p>Too bad that Olympus doesn't put the OM-D sensor in a new DSLR . . .</p>

[richsimmons]

<p>The Olympus has great colors. That was never a complaint I had. I had an E-500.But if you like small, why not look at the new Canon 100D. It's almost exaclty the same size as the G3. Body wise. 18 Megapixels, touch screen. Way more advanced than the E-620. I got rid of the E-500 for a Nikon D5100. Haven't regretted it. Except for losing some direct controls on the back of the camera.</p>

[mhahn]

<p>I do prefer the 4/3 aspect ratio. Composition is a lot easier in this format (for me, anyway). But I suppose "upgrading" to a used E-620 doesn't make sense.</p>

<p>I've heard about the new Canon. That might make sense for me. I picked up a D5100 over the weekend in store, and I liked how easy it was to change autofocus points using the wheel on the back of the camera (not really sure if this is any different than on most cameras), but the Nikons do feel a little chunky in my hand. I prefer the feel of the Canon Rebels.</p>