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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z 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
  • Released August 2009
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Old Model is Pentax 645D
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The E-600 was introduced 5 years earlier than the 645Z which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-600 scores against the 645Z when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Pentax 645Z

 E-600 645Z 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Olympus E-600

 645Z E-600 
RevealedApril 2014August 2009More modern by 56 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Pentax 645Z

 E-600 645Z 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. 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 Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-600 vs the 645Z.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and 645Z is 71 and 49 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and 645Z.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-600 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will result in more detail using its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
88
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography factors
Pentax 645Z Street photography factors
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
63
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography factors
Pentax 645Z Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
71
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-600
Travel photography with Pentax 645Z
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
51
environment proofing
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
low battery pack (650 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging features
Pentax 645Z Vlogging features
18
no video recording
27
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,550g)
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Olympus E-600 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Pentax 645Z
 Olympus E-600Pentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-600 Pentax 645Z
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2009-08-30 2014-04-15
Physical type Compact SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Medium format
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 3200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 27
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax 645AF2
Amount of lenses 45 6
Focal length multiplier 2.1 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 1550 gr (3.42 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 101
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 14.7
DXO Low light rating 541 4505
Other
Battery life 500 shots 650 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $0 $5,024