Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched August 2014
- Updated by Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- New Model is Olympus SP-810 UZ
Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL6 was brought out 4 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades versus the SP-800 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-PL6 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 55 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus E-PL6
SP-800 UZ | E-PL6 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-PL6 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the SP-800 UZ.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and SP-800 UZ is 88 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and SP-800 UZ.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL6 will render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-PL6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-08-01 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 12 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 325 gr (0.72 lbs) | 455 gr (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
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 | 360 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $300 | $270 |