Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ1000
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ1000 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
- Announced August 2014
- Renewed by Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Launched June 2014
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ2500
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PL6 was released 2 months later than the FZ1000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-PL6 grades vs the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic FZ1000
E-PL6 | FZ1000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Olympus E-PL6
FZ1000 | E-PL6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FZ1000
E-PL6 | FZ1000 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | June 2014 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL6 against the FZ1000.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and FZ1000 is 88 and 55 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and FZ1000.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-08-01 | 2014-06-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
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 Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 831 gr (1.83 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 360 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $800 |