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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-600 was revealed 4 years prior to the XS1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-600 grades versus the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic XS1

 E-600 XS1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus E-600

 XS1 E-600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 40 months

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic XS1

 E-600 XS1 
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor 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") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-600 vs the XS1.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and XS1 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and XS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-600 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic XS1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older E-600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography information
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
39
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging details
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
18
can't record video
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-30 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 7 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $130