Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GH4

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic GH4, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and GH4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was released 5 years prior to the GH4 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-600 grades against the GH4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-600 against the GH4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and GH4 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and GH4.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic GH4 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be behind in sensor tech.