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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL7
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-ZS10 (1/2.3") and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The EX-ZS10 was released 4 years before the E-PL6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-ZS10 matches up against the E-PL6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Olympus E-PL6

 EX-ZS10 E-PL6 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 E-PL6 EX-ZS10 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2011Newer by 43 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Olympus E-PL6

 EX-ZS10 E-PL6 

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZS10 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-ZS10 against the E-PL6.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS10 and E-PL6 is 99 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and E-PL6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-ZS10 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Street photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography information
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography information
32
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography advice
71
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
86
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography advice
33
fast max aperture (f)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZS10
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL6
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Olympus E-PL6
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-08-01
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range () -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal - 3 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 325 grams (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $120 $300