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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-600 and Olympus 6000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was released 2 months after the 6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-600 matches up against the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus 6000

 E-600 6000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus E-600

 6000 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus 6000

 E-600 6000 
RevealedAugust 2009July 2009Same age
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-600 and Olympus 6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-600 versus the 6000.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and 6000 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and 6000.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-600 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography info
Olympus 6000 Street photography info
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery power (500 shots)
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography information
Olympus 6000 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (500 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography information
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-600
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
18
lack of video recording
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus E-600Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-600 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also Known as - mju Tough 6000
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-30 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range - 2cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $259