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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic FX48

 E-600 FX48 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus E-600

 FX48 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FX48

 E-600 FX48 
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and FX48 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography factors
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography info
Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
76
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (500 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
18
can't record video
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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