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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
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Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

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
  • Released August 2009
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was released 8 years earlier than the E-M1 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-600 grades against the E-M1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 E-600 E-M1 II 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus E-600

 E-M1 II E-600 
LaunchedSeptember 2016August 2009More modern by 85 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-M1 II

 E-600 E-M1 II 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-M1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-600 vs the E-M1 II.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and E-M1 II is 71 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and E-M1 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus E-M1 II to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography details
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography info
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography info
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
lighter than others in class (574g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
72
lighter than others in class (574 grams)
weather proof
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
18
can't record video
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lighter than others in class (574g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Olympus E-600Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-600 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-30 2016-09-19
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 7 121
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MOV, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 574 gr (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 80
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 12.8
DXO Low light rating 541 1312
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single Two
Price at launch $0 $1,700