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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 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 GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was unveiled 4 years before the GF6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-600 grades versus the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic GF6

 E-600 GF6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Olympus E-600

 GF6 E-600 
RevealedApril 2013August 2009More recent by 43 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic GF6

 E-600 GF6 
Manual focus More precise focus

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-600 and the GF6.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and GF6 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and GF6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic GF6 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older E-600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
64
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (500 shots)
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
69
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging highlights
18
no video
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic GF6
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-08-30 2013-04-08
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 7 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen 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
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 323 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 54
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.6
DXO Low light rating 541 622
Other
Battery life 500 shots 340 shots
Battery format 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
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $326