Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-600 was revealed 8 months later than the FX48 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-600 matches up vs the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic FX48
E-600 | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | January 2009 | More recent by 8 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus E-600
FX48 | E-600 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FX48
E-600 | FX48 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-600 against the FX48.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and FX48 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and FX48.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-600 includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern E-600 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-30 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch 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 | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/3000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 515 gr (1.14 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $325 |