Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX9

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic GX9, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and GX9 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-600 was announced 9 years before the GX9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-600 grades vs the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 has got external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic GX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-600 vs the GX9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and GX9 is 71 and 82 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and GX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be behind in sensor innovation.