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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(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
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PL7
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-PL6 was unveiled 5 months prior to the TS6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL6 scores against the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic TS6

 E-PL6 TS6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus E-PL6

 TS6 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS6

 E-PL6 TS6 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2015Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL6 vs the TS6.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and TS6 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and TS6.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL6 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
85
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
72
good battery life (370 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2014-08-01 2015-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $300