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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
71 Imaging
47 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 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 FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FP1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is very close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The E-600 was announced 4 months prior to the FP1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-600 scores against the FP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic FP1

		

		

			
 E-600 FP1 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus E-600

		

		

			
 FP1 E-600 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FP1

		

		

			
 E-600 FP1 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-600 vs the FP1.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and FP1 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and FP1.
Clearly, both cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The E-600 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult.
	
			Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
60
 manual focus
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 low megapixels (12MP)
21
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-600 Street photography features
Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
76
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
55
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-600 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
48
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has phase detect auto focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 not so great battery life (500 shots)
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-600 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
53
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 no Timelapse function
 not so great battery life (500 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
50
 flash built-in
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (151 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
53
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
 no Timelapse function
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-600
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
18
 can't record video
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-30 2010-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 gr (1.14 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $153