Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic ZS7, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The E-600 was revealed 22 months before the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-600 grades versus the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-600 vs the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and ZS7 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and ZS7.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-600 includes the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older E-600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.