Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH6
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Released November 2010
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very comparable but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL1s was manufactured 13 months before the FH6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-PL1s grades versus the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic FH6
E-PL1s | FH6 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus E-PL1s
FH6 | E-PL1s | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | November 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic FH6
E-PL1s | FH6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1s offers physical measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1s against the FH6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and FH6 is 86 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1s and FH6.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH6 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-11-16 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Truepic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 pounds) | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 280 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $599 | $129 |