Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FS12

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FS12, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was announced 5 months later than the FS12 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-600 matches up against the FS12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 has got external measurements 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 FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-600 compared to the FS12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and FS12 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and FS12.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The E-600 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.