Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was brought out 4 months before the TS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-600 matches up against the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 has got exterior dimensions 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 TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-600 and the TS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and TS10 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-600 and TS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-600 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS10 will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.