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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL6 was revealed 4 years after the TS2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-PL6 matches up against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic TS2

 E-PL6 TS2 
ReleasedAugust 2014January 2010More modern by 55 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus E-PL6

 TS2 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS2

 E-PL6 TS2 

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL6 versus the TS2.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and TS2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and TS2.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL6 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL6 will give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-PL6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
85
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
selfie friendly display
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging features
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2014-08-01 2010-01-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $350