Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced August 2014
- Successor is Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic SZ7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL6 was introduced 2 years later than the SZ7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL6 matches up against the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic SZ7
E-PL6 | SZ7 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | January 2012 | More recent by 32 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus E-PL6
SZ7 | E-PL6 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic SZ7
E-PL6 | SZ7 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL6 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL6 and the SZ7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and SZ7 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and SZ7.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer E-PL6 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-08-01 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $300 | $199 |