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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 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
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL7
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and K-50 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was launched 9 months later than the K-50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PL6 grades vs the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Pentax K-50

 E-PL6 K-50 
LaunchedAugust 2014November 2013More recent by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus E-PL6

 K-50 E-PL6 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax K-50

 E-PL6 K-50 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 features outside dimensions 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 Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL6 versus the K-50.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and K-50 is 88 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and K-50.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier. The fresher E-PL6 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography advice
Pentax K-50 Street photography advice
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-50 Sports photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography information
Pentax K-50 Travel photography information
85
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
56
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (650g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic port
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (650g)
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax K-50
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Pentax K-50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-08-01 2013-11-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 51600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 360 images 410 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $610