Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS6

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.