Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS10

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 4 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera 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 TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL6 grades against the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys 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 TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL6 versus the TS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL6 and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and TS10.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-PL6 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-PL6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.