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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1 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
  • Released August 2009
Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released May 2010
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL1s
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-PL1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the E-PL1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was released 8 months before the E-PL1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the E-600 matches up vs the E-PL1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-PL1

 E-600 E-PL1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus E-600

 E-PL1 E-600 
ReleasedMay 2010August 2009More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-PL1

 E-600 E-PL1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-PL1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-600 compared to the E-PL1.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and E-PL1 is 71 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and E-PL1.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged E-600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL1 Street photography advice
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (290 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL1 Vlogging highlights
18
can't shoot video
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-PL1
 Olympus E-600Olympus PEN E-PL1
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus PEN E-PL1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-30 2010-05-17
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 10.00 m
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515g (1.14 lbs) 334g (0.74 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 54
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.1
DXO Low light score 541 487
Other
Battery life 500 photos 290 photos
Type 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 recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $288