Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic TS6

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-600 was introduced 6 years before the TS6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-600 grades against the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-600 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-600 compared to the TS6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and TS6 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and TS6.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-600 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older E-600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.