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Olympus E 600 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440Sensor size:four thirdsWeight:515 gBattery life (CIPA):500 shots

Olympus E 600 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

4.5

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of cameras
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

4.7

Sensor & Image

25%

5.5

Photo Features

18%

2.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.0

Display & Design

8%

6.9

Battery & Power

7%

2.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 71% of cameras
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

3.4

Number of reviews

Based on 10 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 72% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Olympus E 600

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

4.7

Sensor & Image

25%

5.5

Photo Features

18%

2.3

Video & Audio

14%

5.0

Display & Design

8%

6.9

Battery & Power

7%

2.0

Connectivity & Storage

4.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

3.4

Number of reviews

Based on 10 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
3.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Olympus E 600 has a popularity score of 3.4, which is higher than 52.5% of cameras.
3.4
Value for money
Value for money
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

5.9
Sensor size
four thirds
Sensor size
four thirds
This camera uses a sensor classified as four thirds; it is larger than the sensor in 49% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 8.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
12.3 MP
Main camera megapixels
12.3 MP
This camera has a sensor resolution of 12.3 MP, which is lower than that of 83.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1.7% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
4.27 µm
Main camera pixel size
4.27 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 4.27 µm, which are larger than those in 69.3% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.2% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
Four Thirds
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
7
N. of focus points
7
This camera has 7 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 93.3% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 0.2% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
AF tracking
no
This camera does not support AF tracking. 88.1% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
N/A
Video bitrate
N/A
Video bit depth
N/A
Video chroma subsampling
N/A
Video codecs
N/A
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Type
dslr
Weight
515 g
Weight
515 g
This camera weighs 515 g which is heavier than 64.9% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
130 mm
Width
130 mm
This camera has a width of 130 mm which is wider than 72.1% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Height
94 mm
Height
94 mm
This camera has a height of 94 mm which is taller than 72.8% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Thickness
60 mm
Thickness
60 mm
This camera has a thickness of 60 mm which is thicker than 57.6% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
500 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
500 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 500 shots, which is longer than that of 79.1% of cameras and equal to that of 3.6% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,150 mAh
Battery capacity
1,150 mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,150 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 50.6% of cameras and equal to those in 1.2% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Olympus E 600 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • Fully articulated screen
    Flip-out screen
    yes
    This camera has a fully articulated screen, the average camera does not.
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Supersonic Wave Filter.
  • 170 shots more shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    500 shots
    This camera has longer battery life than the average camera (500 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    500 shots vs 330 shots
  • 1,770 s longer maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    1,800 s
    This camera supports a longer maximum exposure than the average camera (1800 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    1,800 s vs 30 s
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    optical
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    Pentamirror optical viewfinder.
    optical vs none
  • 0.93 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    4.27 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (4.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    4.27 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 0.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    Olympus E 600
    the average camera
    Olympus E 600 has a higher user score than the average camera (8.02 vs 8.000).
    8.02 vs 8
  • Fully articulated screen
    Flip-out screen
    yes
    This camera has a fully articulated screen, the average camera does not.
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    optical
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    Pentamirror optical viewfinder.
    optical vs none
  • 0.18 x more viewfinder magnification
    Viewfinder magnification
    0.96 x
    This camera has a higher viewfinder magnification than the average camera (1 x vs 0.78 x). The average camera has a viewfinder magnification of 0.78 x.
    0.96 x vs 0.78 x
  • 1 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    1
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Supersonic Wave Filter.
  • 0.93 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    4.27 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (4.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    4.27 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 1,770 s longer maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    1,800 s
    This camera supports a longer maximum exposure than the average camera (1800 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    1,800 s vs 30 s
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    Lossless compressed RAW
    yes
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
    Lossless RAW capture is supported.
  • 170 shots more shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    500 shots
    This camera has longer battery life than the average camera (500 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    500 shots vs 330 shots
  • More versatile card slots
    Memory card slot types
    CF + xD-Picture Card
    This camera uses more versatile card slots than the average camera (CF + xD-Picture Card vs SD). The average camera supports SD memory card slot types.
    CF + xD-Picture Card vs SD
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    12.3 MP
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (12.3 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    12.3 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • 5 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    95 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (95 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    95 % vs 100 %
  • 2 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    0
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (0 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    0 vs 2
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    no video recording
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    Olympus E 600 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.86 vs 6.2).
    5.86 vs 6.2
  • 51.7% more expensive
    Olympus E 600 is more expensive than the average camera (£440 vs £290).
    £440 vs £290
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • 5 % lower viewfinder coverage
    Viewfinder coverage
    95 %
    This camera has a lower viewfinder coverage than the average camera (95 % vs 100 %). The average camera has viewfinder coverage of 100 %.
    95 % vs 100 %
  • 120 g heavier
    Weight
    515 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (515 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    515 g vs 395 g
  • 20.1 mm taller body
    Height
    94 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (94 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    94 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 10.1 mm wider
    Width
    130 mm
    This camera is wider than the average camera (130 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    130 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 14 mm thicker
    Thickness
    60 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (60 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    60 mm vs 46 mm
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    12.3 MP
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (12.3 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    12.3 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    four thirds
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (four thirds vs APS-C).
    four thirds vs APS-C
  • 2.1 points lower DxOMark Landscape score
    DxOMark landscape score
    10.3 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark landscape score than the average camera (10.3 points vs 12.4 points). The average camera scores 12.4 points.
    10.3 points vs 12.4 points
  • 18 points lower DxOMark sensor score
    DxOMark sensor score
    55 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (55 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
    55 points vs 73 points
  • 22,100 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    3,200 ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 1.5 points lower DxOMark Portrait score
    DxOMark portrait score
    21.5 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark portrait score than the average camera (21.5 points vs 23 points). The average camera scores 23.0 points.
    21.5 points vs 23.0 points
  • 302 points lower DxOMark Sports score
    DxOMark sports score
    541 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sports score than the average camera (541 points vs 843 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sports score of 843 points.
    541 points vs 843 points
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 4 older
    Release date
    2009
    This camera is older than the average camera (2009 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    August 2009
    2,009 vs 2,013
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 16 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    7
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (7 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    7 vs 23
  • 1.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    4 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (4 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    4 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 2 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    0
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (0 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    0 vs 2
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    no video recording
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 10 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Olympus E 600

  • In-body image stabilization (IS) works with any attached lens to reduce blur
  • Fully articulated tilting LCD screen allows for creative high and low-angle shots
  • Compact and lightweight body design makes it ideal for street and daily photography
  • Solid build quality that feels more premium and less 'plastic-y' than entry-level rivals
  • Dedicated Live View button for easy, point-and-shoot-like framing and focusing
  • Great value, offering most features of the higher-end E-620 at a lower price point

What we don't like about Olympus E 600

  • Lacks the backlit buttons found on the E-620, making it harder to use in low light
  • Diminutive size results in a narrow, less comfortable handgrip for some users
  • Autofocus speed can be slow compared to modern standards or competing DSLR systems
  • Significant image noise when using higher ISO settings above 1250
  • Limited battery life, typically providing only about 500 shots per charge
  • Dropped several creative features from the E-620, including specific Art Filters and multi-exposure mode

Verdict

The Olympus E-600 is a compact, entry-level DSLR featuring a 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Four Thirds sensor and the TruePic III+ image processor. Key characteristics include in-body sensor-shift image stabilization, a 2.7-inch fully articulated HyperCrystal III LCD screen with 230,000 dots, and a 7-point autofocus system. It supports a native ISO range of 100 to 3,200, shutter speeds up to 1/4,000 second, and continuous shooting at 4.0 frames per second. Main pros include its lightweight 515g body, effective built-in dust reduction (Supersonic Wave Filter), and versatile swivel screen for creative framing. However, its notable cons are the lack of video recording capabilities, absence of backlit buttons compared to its sibling model, and limited low-light performance with a maximum native ISO of 3,200.

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