Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 1s

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus 1s, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the 1s (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and 1s (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The E-600 was introduced 6 years earlier than the 1s which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-600 grades against the 1s when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 enjoys outer 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 1s has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus 1s in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-600 versus the 1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and 1s is 71 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and 1s.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The E-600 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.