Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 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
- Announced August 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony TX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and TX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

The E-PL6 was unveiled 3 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-PL6 grades versus the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony TX10
E-PL6 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus E-PL6
TX10 | E-PL6 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony TX10
E-PL6 | TX10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL6 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL6 versus Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL6 versus the TX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL6 and TX10 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and TX10.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-PL6 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The fresher E-PL6 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-08-01 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $309 |