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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic TS1

 E-600 TS1 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus E-600

 TS1 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic TS1

 E-600 TS1 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 per charge)
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (500 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
18
no video shooting
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2009-08-30 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (1.14 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $380