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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • New Model is Panasonic G95
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic G85, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-600 was brought out 8 years earlier than the G85 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-600 scores against the G85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic G85

 E-600 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus E-600

 G85 E-600 
IntroducedSeptember 2016August 2009Newer by 85 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic G85

 E-600 G85 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 has external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-600 and the G85.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and G85 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and G85.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic G85 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography factors
Panasonic G85 Street photography factors
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
64
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography details
Panasonic G85 Travel photography details
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
71
weather proofing
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G85 Vlogging highlights
18
can't shoot video
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic G85
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-G80
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-30 2016-09-19
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 505g (1.11 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 71
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 541 656
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $900