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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

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

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
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 III vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was released 3 years after the E-PL6 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the E-PL6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 E-M10 III E-PL6 
LaunchedAugust 2017August 2014Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

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

 E-PL6 E-M10 III 
Selfie screen Take selfies

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

 E-M10 III E-PL6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 III versus the E-PL6.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and E-PL6 is 80 and 88 respectively.

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

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

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and E-PL6.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger E-M10 III provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography features
Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography features
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography details
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography details
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (410g)
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography factors
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
67
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than average (410 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
86
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL6
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging info
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (410g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Olympus E-PL6
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Olympus PEN E-PL6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-31 2014-08-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash options Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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 410 gr (0.90 lb) 325 gr (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photographs 360 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $650 $300