Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- New Model is Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic SZ3, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and SZ3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL6 was announced 20 months later than the SZ3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PL6 matches up versus the SZ3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic SZ3
E-PL6 | SZ3 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus E-PL6
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic SZ3
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with outer 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) while the Panasonic SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the SZ3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and SZ3 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and SZ3.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL6 features the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer E-PL6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-08-01 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 lb) | 126 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $150 |