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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is very close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-600 was announced 4 months later than the ZS1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-600 matches up versus the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic ZS1

 E-600 ZS1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus E-600

 ZS1 E-600 

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic ZS1

 E-600 ZS1 
ReleasedAugust 2009May 2009Same generation
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 offers external 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 ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-600 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-600 compared to the ZS1.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and ZS1 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-600 and ZS1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-600 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-600 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
25
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-600
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-600
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 shots)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
63
lighter than average in class (229g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
18
no video recording
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-30 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 6.3
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $0