Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic LS5

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic LS5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-600 was introduced 23 months before the LS5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-600 matches up versus the LS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 offers outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-600 vs the LS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and LS5 is 71 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and LS5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-600 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.