Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH20

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FH20, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FH20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The E-600 was released 4 months earlier than the FH20 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-600 grades vs the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 comes with outside measurements 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 FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-600 against the FH20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and FH20 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and FH20.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-600 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH20 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.