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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FP7, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was revealed 16 months earlier than the FP7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-600 scores against the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic FP7

 E-600 FP7 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus E-600

 FP7 E-600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 16 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FP7

 E-600 FP7 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-600 compared to the FP7.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and FP7 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and FP7.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP7 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography info
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery (500 per charge)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (500 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
63
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-600
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
18
no video
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-30 2011-01-05
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 measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $227