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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL7
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus PEN-F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was revealed 18 months prior to the PEN-F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-PL6 matches up against the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus PEN-F

 E-PL6 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-PL6

 PEN-F E-PL6 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2014Newer by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus PEN-F

 E-PL6 PEN-F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus PEN-F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 and the PEN-F.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and PEN-F is 88 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and PEN-F.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus PEN-F to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL6
Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Street photography factors
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography details
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
not so great battery power (330 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography factors
85
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
75
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging features
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging features
79
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Olympus PEN-F
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-08-01 2016-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI TruePic VII
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 894
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $1,000