Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-M10 IV, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-600 was revealed 12 years earlier than the E-M10 IV which is quite a serious 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-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-600 scores against the E-M10 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-600 and the E-M10 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and E-M10 IV is 71 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and E-M10 IV.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus E-M10 IV to give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.