Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-PL6
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Launched February 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
- New Model is Olympus E-M5 III
(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
- Revealed August 2014
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL7
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus E-PL6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M5 II was announced 7 months later than the E-PL6 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-M5 II grades versus the E-PL6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Olympus PEN E-PL6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus E-PL6
E-M5 II | E-PL6 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | August 2014 | More recent by 7 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus E-M5 II
E-PL6 | E-M5 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus E-PL6
E-M5 II | E-PL6 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II has outer dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M5 II and Olympus E-PL6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M5 II compared to the E-PL6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and E-PL6 is 80 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M5 II and E-PL6.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern E-M5 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Olympus PEN E-PL6 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-02-06 | 2014-08-01 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 469 gr (1.03 pounds) | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 896 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photos | 360 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $699 | $300 |