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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FH1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was brought out 4 months prior to the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-600 grades versus the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic FH1

 E-600 FH1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus E-600

 FH1 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FH1

 E-600 FH1 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-600 compared to the FH1.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and FH1 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and FH1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-600 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 shots)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography info
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (500 shots)
low MP (12MP)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
18
can't record video
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-30 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 pounds) 163 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $150