Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1
Portability
71 Imaging
46 Features
50 Overall
47
71 Imaging
46 Features
50 Overall
47
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
25
95 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
25
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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.
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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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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic FP1
| E-600 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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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Olympus E-600 Street photography features
Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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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Olympus E-600 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography information
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)
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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Olympus E-600 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (500 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
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)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
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
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 with Olympus E-600
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can't record video
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
| Olympus E-600 | Panasonic 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 |