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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and ZS8 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the ZS8 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-600 grades versus the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Panasonic ZS8

 E-600 ZS8 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus E-600

 ZS8 E-600 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Panasonic ZS8

 E-600 ZS8 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 features outer measurements 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 ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-600 vs the ZS8.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-600 and ZS8 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-600 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS8 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
76
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than average (210 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 shots)
no Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging features
18
no video
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-600 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus E-600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-30 2011-07-19
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
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 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515g (1.14 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 340 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $275