Clicky

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Announced August 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL7
Sony TX10
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

        

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony TX10

 E-PL6 TX10 
AnnouncedAugust 2014August 2011More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Olympus E-PL6

 TX10 E-PL6 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony TX10

 E-PL6 TX10 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography info
Sony TX10 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL6
Street photography with Sony TX10
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography details
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
85
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL6
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Sony TX10
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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