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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 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
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 8 months later than the TS6 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M10 II grades versus the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic TS6

 E-M10 II TS6 
AnnouncedAugust 2015January 2015Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 TS6 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic TS6

 E-M10 II TS6 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II provides outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 II and the TS6.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and TS6 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and TS6.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-M10 II uses the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The fresher E-M10 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
83
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography details
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
73
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery life (370 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery life (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2015-08-25 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 $300