Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.