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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M5
  • Updated by Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The E-M5 II was launched 2 months after the TS6 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M5 II scores vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic TS6

 E-M5 II TS6 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 TS6 E-M5 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic TS6

 E-M5 II TS6 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M5 II comes with external measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II and the TS6.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and TS6 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and TS6.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The E-M5 II has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler.

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
82
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery pack (310 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 II
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
74
weather proofing
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
72
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery pack (310 shots)
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2015-02-06 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 81 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 gr (1.03 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos 370 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $300