Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic TS1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-600 was released 8 months after the TS1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-600 matches up versus the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 provides outer dimensions 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 TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-600 against the TS1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and TS1 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and TS1.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-600 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent E-600 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.