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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5 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 G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic G5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was brought out 3 years prior to the G5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-600 grades against the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic G5

 E-600 G5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus E-600

 G5 E-600 
RevealedJuly 2012August 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic G5

 E-600 G5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 has got external 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 G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-600 vs the G5.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and G5 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and G5.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic G5 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G5 Portrait photography highlights
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-600
Street photography with Panasonic G5
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography details
Panasonic G5 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (500 per charge)
51
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography information
Panasonic G5 Travel photography information
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (500 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
66
features touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Panasonic G5
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging details
Panasonic G5 Vlogging details
18
no video shooting
62
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average in class (396g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic G5
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-08-30 2012-07-17
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 7 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 10.50 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 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, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515g (1.14 lbs) 396g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 61
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 541 618
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $699