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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was manufactured 3 years before the E-PM1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-600 scores versus the E-PM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-PM1

 E-600 E-PM1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-600

 E-PM1 E-600 
AnnouncedNovember 2011August 2009More modern by 27 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-PM1

 E-600 E-PM1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 features 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-PM1 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-600 vs the E-PM1.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and E-PM1 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and E-PM1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM1
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-600
Street photography with Olympus E-PM1
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-600
Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery life (500 per charge)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography highlights
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (500 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
45
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PM1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging advice
18
can't record video
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-PM1
 Olympus E-600Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-30 2011-11-23
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic VI
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 7 35
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (1.14 lbs) 265 gr (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 52
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.3
DXO Low light score 541 499
Other
Battery life 500 shots 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $499