Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL2

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-PL2, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-600 was announced 17 months prior to the E-PL2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-600 matches up vs the E-PL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 has physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL2 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus E-PL2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-600 vs the E-PL2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and E-PL2 is 71 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and E-PL2.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older E-600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.