Olympus E-600 vs Pentax KF

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-600 and Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and KF (24MP) and the E-600 (Four Thirds) and KF (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-600 was unveiled 14 years prior to the KF which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-600 grades against the KF with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-600 & Pentax KF. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Pentax KF Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-600 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Pentax KF has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-600 compared to the KF.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and KF is 71 and 63 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-600 and KF.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-600 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax KF will resolve extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.