Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic LX3

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was manufactured 10 months later than the LX3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-600 grades against the LX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-600 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-600 compared to the LX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and LX3 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and LX3.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-600 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-600 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-600 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.