Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF5

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic GF5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GF5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-600 grades versus the GF5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 features outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic GF5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-600 vs the GF5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and GF5 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and GF5.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.