Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax RZ10
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax RZ10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and RZ10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL6 was launched 3 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Pentax RZ10
E-PL6 | RZ10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2014 | July 2011 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus E-PL6
RZ10 | E-PL6 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax RZ10
E-PL6 | RZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL6 and Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL6 vs the RZ10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and RZ10 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL6 and RZ10.
As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL6 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-PL6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-08-01 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lbs) | 178g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 178 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $200 |