Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-P1
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-P1 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced July 2009
- Replacement is Olympus E-P2
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Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-P1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the E-P1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe E-600 was unveiled 2 months after the E-P1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-600 grades against the E-P1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 & Olympus PEN E-P1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-P1
| E-600 | E-P1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus E-600
| E-P1 | E-600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-P1
| E-600 | E-P1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus E-P1 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-P1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-600 vs the E-P1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and E-P1 is 71 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and E-P1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
| Olympus E-600 | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus E-600 | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-08-30 | 2009-07-29 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 45 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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) | 355 grams (0.78 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 55 | 55 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 21.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 541 | 536 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | 300 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLS-1 | BLS-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $0 | $182 |
