Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-M1X, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-600 was released 10 years before the E-M1X and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-600 scores vs the E-M1X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 features external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1X has specifications of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-M1X in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-600 against the E-M1X.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and E-M1X is 71 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and E-M1X.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older E-600 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.