Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF2
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF1
- Successor is Panasonic GF3
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic GF2
E-600 | GF2 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Olympus E-600
GF2 | E-600 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic GF2
E-600 | GF2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-08-30 | 2011-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 6.00 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 | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 515g (1.14 lbs) | 310g (0.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 541 | 506 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 300 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $330 |