Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Announced March 2014
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M10 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-M10 was brought out 9 months before the TS6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-M10 grades against the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic TS6
E-M10 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus E-M10
TS6 | E-M10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | March 2014 | More recent by 9 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic TS6
E-M10 | TS6 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has sizing 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 versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 and the TS6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and TS6 is 82 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and TS6.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-M10 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The older E-M10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-03-18 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396 grams (0.87 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 370 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $600 | $300 |