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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FZ200, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was manufactured 3 years before the FZ200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-600 grades vs the FZ200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic FZ200

 E-600 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus E-600

 FZ200 E-600 
ReleasedJuly 2012August 2009Fresher by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FZ200

 E-600 FZ200 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 has physical dimensions 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 FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FZ200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-600 against the FZ200.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and FZ200 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-600 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The older E-600 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
57
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
55
good battery life (540 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (588 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-600
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
18
can't shoot video
63
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (588g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-30 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 7 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 37
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.8
DXO Low light score 541 114
Other
Battery life 500 shots 540 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $499