Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1
- Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000 Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and 6000 (10MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 II was brought out 7 years after the 6000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M1 II scores against the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus 6000
E-M1 II | 6000 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | July 2009 | More modern by 88 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus E-M1 II
6000 | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus 6000
E-M1 II | 6000 |
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the 6000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and 6000 is 68 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and 6000.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 II will produce greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Other name | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | - | 2cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1/4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MOV, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 574 gr (1.27 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1312 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at release | $1,700 | $259 |