Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX7
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic GX1
- New Model is Panasonic GX8
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-600 was manufactured 5 years prior to the GX7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-600 grades vs the GX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic GX7
E-600 | GX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-600
GX7 | E-600 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | August 2009 | More modern by 51 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic GX7
E-600 | GX7 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing |
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-600 against the GX7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and GX7 is 71 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and GX7.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic GX7 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-08-30 | 2013-11-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4592 x 3448 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 515 grams (1.14 pounds) | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 541 | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 350 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $1,000 |