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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8 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
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FH8, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FH8 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was introduced 3 years prior to the FH8 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-600 matches up vs the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic FH8

 E-600 FH8 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus E-600

 FH8 E-600 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 28 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FH8

 E-600 FH8 
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 features 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) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FH8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-600 against the FH8.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and FH8 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and FH8.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FH8 will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Street photography factors
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging details
18
no video shooting
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-30 2012-01-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lbs) 123 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $149