Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6
88 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
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45 Overall
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 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
- Introduced August 2014
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL7
(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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Panasonic TS6
E-PL6 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus E-PL6
TS6 | E-PL6 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Panasonic TS6
E-PL6 | TS6 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | January 2015 | Similar generation | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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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 |