Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS 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
- Released August 2014
- Updated by Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL6 was manufactured 7 months later than the TG-850 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-PL6 scores vs the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
E-PL6 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | January 2014 | More recent by 7 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus E-PL6
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
E-PL6 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 against the TG-850 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and TG-850 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and TG-850 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL6 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The newer E-PL6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-08-01 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.7 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 pictures | 330 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $250 |