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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(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
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus PEN-F, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and PEN-F (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was manufactured 7 years before the PEN-F and that is a fairly large difference 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 PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-600 matches up versus the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus PEN-F

 E-600 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-600

 PEN-F E-600 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2009Fresher by 78 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus PEN-F

 E-600 PEN-F 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus PEN-F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-600 compared to the PEN-F.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and PEN-F is 71 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and PEN-F.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus PEN-F to render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older E-600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Street photography factors
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-600
Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography details
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography details
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (500 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
75
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Olympus PEN-F
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging information
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging information
18
can't record video
78
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus E-600Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus PEN-F
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-30 2016-01-27
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic VII
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 7 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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 Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 74
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 541 894
Other
Battery life 500 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $1,000