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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • Later Model is OM System OM-5
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M5 III was launched 4 years after the TS6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M5 III matches up versus the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M5 III TS6 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2015More modern by 59 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 TS6 E-M5 III 

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

 E-M5 III TS6 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III features outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M5 III 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 depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M5 III vs the TS6.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and TS6 is 80 and 91 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and TS6.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M5 III due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M5 III will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent E-M5 III will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
37
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
83
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
72
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
52
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M5 III Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-10-17 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 414 gr (0.91 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,199 $300