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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
62

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

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III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
  • Launched August 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL7
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 6 years after the E-PL6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the E-PL6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV E-PL6 
LaunchedAugust 2020August 2014More modern by 74 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-PL6 E-M10 IV 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV E-PL6 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

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

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the E-PL6.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and E-PL6 is 81 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and E-PL6.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-M10 IV to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography advice
77
 manual focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
71
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography info
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography info
84
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
85
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 good high ISO (25,600)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography highlights
72
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
84
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
85
 boasts focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus E-PL6 as a Landscape photography camera
82
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging highlights
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
79
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL6
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus PEN E-PL6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-08-04 2014-08-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 325 grams (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $300