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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6

Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced May 2010
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL1s
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
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL7
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1 was introduced 5 years earlier than the E-PL6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL1 matches up versus the E-PL6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus E-PL6

 E-PL1 E-PL6 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus E-PL1

 E-PL6 E-PL1 
IntroducedAugust 2014May 2010Newer by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus E-PL6

 E-PL1 E-PL6 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 provides external dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL6 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1 vs the E-PL6.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and E-PL6 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1 and E-PL6.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus E-PL6 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
72
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Street photography information
Olympus E-PL6 Street photography information
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
86
includes focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL6 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL1
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL6
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus E-PL6
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Olympus PEN E-PL6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1 Olympus PEN E-PL6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-05-17 2014-08-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 35
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 334 gr (0.74 lb) 325 gr (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 487 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 360 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $288 $300