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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1
(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
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL1s
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and TG-6 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1 was brought out 10 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-PL1 grades against the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Olympus TG-6

 E-PL1 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus E-PL1

 TG-6 E-PL1 
AnnouncedMay 2019May 2010More modern by 109 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus TG-6

 E-PL1 TG-6 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL1 offers outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1 versus the TG-6.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and TG-6 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and TG-6.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
40
focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Street photography features
Olympus TG-6 Street photography features
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
47
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL1
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery power (290 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (340 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus PEN E-PL1Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2010-05-17 2019-05-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Truepic V TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 grams (0.74 pounds) 253 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $288 $449