Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.