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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-600 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-600

 E-M1X E-600 
IntroducedJanuary 2019August 2009More recent by 114 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-M1X

 E-600 E-M1X 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

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

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
67
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (500 per charge)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (870 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (500 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
68
great battery (870 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
53
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-600
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
18
no video
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than others in class (997g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus E-600Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-30 2019-01-24
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 121
Lens
Lens mount 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 diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology 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 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lbs) 997 gr (2.20 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
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 870 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card -
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at launch $0 $2,999