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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL7
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was introduced 6 years later than the E-PL6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the E-PL6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-PL6 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2014More recent by 76 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 E-PL6 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL6

 Fujifilm X-S10 E-PL6 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S10 has outside dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the E-PL6.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL6 is 73 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and E-PL6.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-S10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography factors
83
focusing manually
MP count great (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography details
75
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
more heavy than competition (465g)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
86
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
MP count great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography highlights
76
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count great (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (465g)
86
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography highlights
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
MP count great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Vlogging camera
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (465 grams)
79
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Olympus E-PL6
 Fujifilm X-S10Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-15 2014-08-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 35
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 pounds) 325g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $999 $300