Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 6000
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched May 2010
- Updated by Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL1 was revealed 11 months after the 6000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-PL1 matches up vs the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus 6000
E-PL1 | 6000 | |||
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Launched | May 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus E-PL1
6000 | E-PL1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus 6000
E-PL1 | 6000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 provides external measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL1 against the 6000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and 6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and 6000.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL1 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PL1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Other name | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-05-17 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 334g (0.74 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $288 | $259 |