Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic S1

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and S1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-600 grades vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-600 against the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and S1 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and S1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-600 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged E-600 will be behind in sensor technology.