Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2010
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL1 was unveiled 5 years before the TS6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-PL1 scores against the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic TS6
E-PL1 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus E-PL1
TS6 | E-PL1 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | May 2010 | More modern by 56 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic TS6
E-PL1 | TS6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 has outer 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 Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the TS6.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and TS6 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and TS6.
All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PL1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-05-17 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 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 | 10.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334g (0.74 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 370 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $288 | $300 |