Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G10 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Released August 2010
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G10 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic G10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-600 was revealed 11 months before the G10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-600 grades versus the G10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic G10
E-600 | G10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus E-600
G10 | E-600 | |||
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Released | August 2010 | August 2009 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic G10
E-600 | G10 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic G10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-600 against the G10.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and G10 is 71 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and G10.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older E-600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-08-30 | 2010-08-09 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 7 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 515 grams (1.14 lb) | 388 grams (0.86 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 541 | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 380 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $550 |