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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2003
  • Updated by Olympus E-3
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus E-600, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and E-600 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-1 was announced 6 years earlier than the E-600 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-1 matches up against the E-600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus E-600

 E-1 E-600 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-1

 E-600 E-1 
AnnouncedAugust 2009November 2003Fresher by 70 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k134kSharper display (+96k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-600

 E-1 E-600 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 enjoys external dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus E-600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-1 against the E-600.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and E-600 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and E-600.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-600 to offer you more detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (5MP)
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography information
Olympus E-600 Street photography information
57
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition (735g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography details
Olympus E-600 Sports photography details
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography info
Olympus E-600 Travel photography info
47
lighter than competition (735g)
environment proofing
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery life (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging information
Olympus E-600 Vlogging information
9
can't shoot video
18
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-600
 Olympus E-1Olympus E-600
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-1 Olympus E-600
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2003-11-29 2009-08-30
Physical type Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 2560 x 1920 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 7
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 134k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.48x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735 grams (1.62 lbs) 515 grams (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 541
Other
Battery life - 500 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,700 $0