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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8 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 FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FP8, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-600 was manufactured 2 months later than the FP8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-600 scores versus the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic FP8

 E-600 FP8 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-600

 FP8 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FP8

 E-600 FP8 
IntroducedAugust 2009July 2009Similar generation
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-600 compared to the FP8.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and FP8 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and FP8.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The E-600 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography info
Panasonic FP8 Street photography info
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (500 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography details
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging advice
18
no video recording
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-30 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery type 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $300