Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF2

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic GF2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was revealed 18 months before the GF2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-600 grades against the GF2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 comes with 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) and the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-600 versus the GF2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and GF2 is 71 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and GF2.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older E-600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.