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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(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
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 E-PL6 SP-800 UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2014February 2010More modern by 55 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 E-PL6 SP-800 UZ 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography factors
85
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
selfie friendly display
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL6
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL6
Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone support
24
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Olympus SP-800 UZ
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