Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-600

In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-600, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-5 (12MP) and the E-600 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-5 was announced 18 months after the E-600 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-5 grades against the E-600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-5 & Olympus E-600. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-5 Gallery & Olympus E-600 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 features exterior measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-600 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-5 and the E-600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-5 and E-600 is 58 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and E-600.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent E-5 provides an edge in sensor technology.