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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 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
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL7
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very comparable but the E-PL6 (Four Thirds) and W570 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL6 was revealed 3 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-PL6 matches up against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Sony W570

 E-PL6 W570 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2011Fresher by 44 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Olympus E-PL6

 W570 E-PL6 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Sony W570

 E-PL6 W570 

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider 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) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL6 compared to the W570.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and W570 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL6 and W570.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The E-PL6 offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern E-PL6 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
29
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography advice
Sony W570 Street photography advice
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
85
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL6
Landscape photography with Sony W570
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Sony W570
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-08-01 2011-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 325 grams (0.72 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-5 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $159