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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL7
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was manufactured 13 months after the E-PL6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 II matches up against the E-PL6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus E-PL6

 E-M10 II E-PL6 
RevealedAugust 2015August 2014More modern by 13 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 E-PL6 E-M10 II 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL6

 E-M10 II E-PL6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 II features outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 II against the E-PL6.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and E-PL6 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and E-PL6.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-M10 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography features
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography advice
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography information
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography features
73
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
86
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL6
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging details
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL6
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus PEN E-PL6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-25 2014-08-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 81 35
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 325 grams (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $300