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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-600 matches up vs the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic TS20

 E-600 TS20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus E-600

 TS20 E-600 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic TS20

 E-600 TS20 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-600 compared to the TS20.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and TS20 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and TS20.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-600 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS20 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older E-600 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
70
lighter than competitors (142g)
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-600
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
18
can't shoot video
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Released 2009-08-30 2012-01-31
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $179