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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was released 4 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PM1 matches up vs the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic TS6

 E-PM1 TS6 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus E-PM1

 TS6 E-PM1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015November 2011More recent by 38 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic TS6

 E-PM1 TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 and the TS6.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and TS6 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and TS6.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older E-PM1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
37
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
45
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
72
great battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2011-11-23 2015-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 265 grams (0.58 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 370 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $499 $300