Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M10 III
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
- Released August 2017
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 II
- Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-M10 III, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

The E-600 was brought out 9 years prior to the E-M10 III which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-600 grades vs the E-M10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M10 III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-M10 III
E-600 | E-M10 III | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus E-600
E-M10 III | E-600 | |||
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Released | August 2017 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 97 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-M10 III
E-600 | E-M10 III | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 enjoys outside measurements 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 III has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-M10 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-600 vs the E-M10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and E-M10 III is 71 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and E-M10 III.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M10 III to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-600 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-08-30 | 2017-08-31 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 8.6 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 5.80 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 515 grams (1.14 pounds) | 410 grams (0.90 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 541 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | BLS-50 |
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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $650 |