The Olympus E-620 (2009) was the last consumer Four Thirds DSLR — 12.3 MP Live MOS sensor, first Olympus DSLR with an articulating LCD, in-body IBIS, and ORF RAW output. Shutter count must be read from the camera menu, as ORF files do not reliably embed it.
Check Shutter Count →Released in March 2009, the Olympus E-620 was the pinnacle of the consumer Four Thirds DSLR line. It introduced a fully articulating 2.7-inch LCD to the Olympus DSLR range — a first for the brand. The 12.3 MP Live MOS sensor, in-body image stabilisation (IS), and Four Thirds lens compatibility made it a versatile choice for photographers before Micro Four Thirds became dominant.
Olympus does not publish an official shutter actuation rating for the E-620. The estimated lifespan based on the consumer Four Thirds body class is approximately ~100,000 actuations.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus E-620 | 2009 | 12.3 MP Four Thirds Live MOS | ~100,000 (est.) | ORF |
| Olympus E-520 (predecessor) | 2008 | 10 MP Four Thirds Live MOS | ~100,000 (est.) | ORF |
| Olympus E-5 (last pro FT) | 2010 | 12.3 MP Four Thirds Live MOS | ~150,000 (est.) | ORF |
| Olympus E-M5 (successor era) | 2012 | 16 MP Micro FT Live MOS | ~100,000 (est.) | ORF |
exiftool -ImageCount yourfile.ORF. ExifTool may return a shot count value, but Olympus has not confirmed this as identical to the mechanical shutter count — treat it as an approximation only.The E-620 is 15+ years old. Alongside shutter count, inspect the articulating LCD hinge (the most common failure point on this body), the viewfinder eyepiece, and the BLM-1 battery health.
| Actuation Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | 0 – 5 % | Very low use — near new |
| 5,000 – 30,000 | 5 – 30 % | Low use — good condition |
| 30,000 – 65,000 | 30 – 65 % | Moderate to heavy use |
| 65,000 – 85,000 | 65 – 85 % | High use — negotiate price |
| 85,000 + | 85 %+ | Near or past est. life — budget for shutter service |
The E-620 uses the original Four Thirds (FT) mount — not Micro Four Thirds. All Olympus and third-party Four Thirds lenses (Zuiko Digital, Sigma, Leica D-series) mount and AF natively. The lens ecosystem includes over 50 native Four Thirds lenses including the Olympus 14-35mm f/2 and 35-100mm f/2 primes.
Micro Four Thirds lenses require an MMF-2 or MMF-3 adapter. AF performance with MFT lenses on the E-620 is typically slower than native FT lenses. Conversely, Four Thirds lenses adapt to Micro Four Thirds bodies (E-M1 series, OM-1) with near-native AF performance thanks to phase-detect pixels on the MFT sensor.
Not reliably. Olympus ORF files from the E-620 era do not embed a confirmed mechanical shutter count. Use the camera menu (MENU → Set-up → Camera Information) for an accurate reading.
The E-620 introduced a fully articulating 2.7-inch LCD to Olympus DSLRs — a significant feature for live-view and video use. It also offered dual IS modes (sensor-shift and lens IS coordination), a 35-area multi-AF system, and the best image quality in the consumer Four Thirds line to that point.
For specific use cases — particularly with Olympus Zuiko Digital lenses — the E-620 remains functional. The 12.3 MP Live MOS sensor produces pleasant, low-noise files at base ISO. High-ISO performance (practical ceiling around ISO 800) and the lack of video (E-620 shoots stills only) limit modern utility. A used Olympus E-M5 or E-M10 provides far better performance at comparable prices and uses the same MFT lens ecosystem.
The E-620 uses the BLM-1 lithium-ion battery, shared with several Olympus Four Thirds DSLRs (E-3, E-5, E-30, E-520). Original cells from 2009 are likely significantly degraded. Third-party BLM-1 compatible batteries are widely available.