Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FS7

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic FS7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FS7 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was manufactured 8 months after the FS7 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-600 matches up vs the FS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior 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 FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-600 and the FS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and FS7 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and FS7.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-600 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer E-600 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.