Olympus's compact enthusiast Four Thirds DSLR — the E-620, 12MP, IBIS, articulated screen, 2009.
The Olympus E-620 was released in 2009 as a compact enthusiast Four Thirds DSLR that brought several E-30 features into a smaller, lighter body. It sat in the middle of the E-System line and was aimed at photographers wanting capable features without the size of the flagship bodies.
The E-620 is a Four Thirds digital SLR with a 12.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor in the four-thirds format and a Four Thirds lens mount. It has an optical pentamirror viewfinder, in-body image stabilisation, a fully articulated rear screen, Live View, and in-camera Art Filters. It is a stills body with a focal-plane shutter and no video recording.
The small stabilised body with an articulated screen makes it a versatile travel and portrait camera, and the flip-out screen helps with low and high-angle work. The 12MP sensor gives good detail for prints in decent light, and the compact Zuiko Digital lenses keep the whole kit portable, though the smaller sensor limits high-ISO reach compared with larger-format rivals.
When buying, check the shutter count, inspect the sensor for dust and stuck pixels, and test the articulated screen and its hinge. Confirm the IBIS operates without rattle, check the battery and card-door latches, and verify the BLS-1 battery is still available. Its Live MOS colour is clean for the era, but the body is not weather-sealed, and note that Olympus has ended E-System service, so buy on tested condition.