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Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Introduced August 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-PL7
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and DV150F (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was revealed 20 months later than the DV150F making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL6 matches up vs the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Samsung DV150F

 E-PL6 DV150F 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2013Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus E-PL6

 DV150F E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Samsung DV150F

 E-PL6 DV150F 
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL6 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 against the DV150F.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and DV150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL6 and DV150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The younger E-PL6 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography information
Samsung DV150F Street photography information
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography details
Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
85
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL6 Samsung DV150F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-08-01 2013-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $150