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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FX700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL6 was manufactured 4 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PL6 grades against the FX700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic FX700

 E-PL6 FX700 
ReleasedAugust 2014July 2010Fresher by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus E-PL6

 FX700 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FX700

 E-PL6 FX700 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL6 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FX700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the FX700.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and FX700 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and FX700.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PL6 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
38
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography features
Panasonic FX700 Street photography features
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
Travel photography with Panasonic FX700
85
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
79
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-08-01 2010-07-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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 - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 325g (0.72 lbs) 176g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $399