The Olympus E-600 (2009) was the budget-friendly companion to the E-620 in the final generation of Four Thirds DSLRs — 12.3 MP multi-aspect Live MOS sensor, in-body IBIS, fixed 2.7-inch LCD, and ORF RAW output. Shutter count must be read from the camera menu, as ORF files do not reliably embed it.
Check Shutter Count →Released in 2009 alongside the E-620, the Olympus E-600 was the more affordable sibling in the final consumer Four Thirds DSLR generation. It shares the same 12.3 MP multi-aspect Live MOS sensor and TruePic III+ processor as the E-620, but differentiates itself with a fixed (non-articulating) LCD and the smaller BLS-1 battery — keeping the price lower and the size slightly more compact.
The E-600 features in-body sensor-shift IBIS (~3 stops), 11-point TTL phase-detect AF, 3.5 fps burst, built-in pop-up flash, Olympus SSWF dust reduction, and the Olympus Four Thirds mount. Olympus does not publish an official shutter rating. The estimated lifespan is approximately ~100,000 actuations.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Shutter Life | LCD | Battery | RAW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus E-600 | 2009 | 12.3 MP Four Thirds multi-aspect | ~100,000 (est.) | 2.7″ fixed | BLS-1 | ORF |
| Olympus E-620 (sibling) | 2009 | 12.3 MP Four Thirds multi-aspect | ~100,000 (est.) | 2.7″ articulating | BLM-1 | ORF |
| Olympus E-520 (predecessor) | 2008 | 10 MP Four Thirds Live MOS | ~100,000 (est.) | 2.7″ articulating | BLM-1 | ORF |
| Olympus E-420 (predecessor) | 2008 | 10 MP Four Thirds Live MOS | ~100,000 (est.) | 2.7″ fixed | BLS-1 | ORF |
exiftool -ImageCount yourfile.ORF. ExifTool may return an image counter value, but this has not been confirmed as identical to the mechanical shutter count — treat it as an approximation only.The E-600 was released in 2009. At 15+ years old, pay attention to BLS-1 battery health (original cells are severely degraded), the fixed LCD condition, and IBIS performance. The E-600 shares its compact form factor with the E-420, which means it is susceptible to the same age-related issues: pop-up flash hinge fatigue and rubber grip adhesive degradation.
| Actuation Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 5,000 | 0 – 5 % | Very low use — near new |
| 5,000 – 30,000 | 5 – 30 % | Low use — good condition |
| 30,000 – 60,000 | 30 – 60 % | Moderate to heavy use |
| 60,000 – 85,000 | 60 – 85 % | High use — negotiate price |
| 85,000 + | 85 %+ | Near or past est. life — budget for shutter service |
Not reliably. Olympus ORF files from the E-600 era do not embed a confirmed mechanical shutter count. Use the camera menu (MENU → Set-up → Camera Information) for an accurate reading.
No. The E-450 (also 2009) is the successor to the E-420 in the ultra-compact no-IBIS line, using the older 10 MP sensor and BLS-1 battery without stabilisation. The E-600 uses the newer 12.3 MP multi-aspect sensor from the E-620/E-30 lineage and includes in-body IBIS. The E-600 is the more capable camera; the E-450 is the more compact option.
Yes. The E-600 uses the Four Thirds (FT) mount — a standard developed jointly by Olympus and Kodak and later adopted by Panasonic. All Four Thirds lenses (Olympus Zuiko Digital and third-party Sigma, Leica D, Panasonic) mount and autofocus natively. Micro Four Thirds (MFT) lenses can be adapted with the Olympus MMF-2 or MMF-3 adapter, but AF performance is typically slow on Four Thirds bodies.
For Zuiko Digital Four Thirds lens users, the E-600 offers a competent 12.3 MP body with IBIS at very low used prices. The image quality at base ISO is solid for the era. Practical limitations are high-ISO noise (ISO 1600 ceiling before objectionable noise), no video recording, and the age-related battery and mechanical concerns described above. A Micro Four Thirds body (Olympus PEN or OM-D) offers far better performance with modern lenses.