Detailed comparison and review of Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R and Olympus OM System 1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R lens | Body only |
| Height | 6.37 cm | 9.16 cm |
| Width | 11.05 cm | 13.48 cm |
| Depth | 3.82 cm | 7.27 cm |
| Weight | 279 g | 511 g |
| Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 511 g Camera with battery and memory card: 599 g |
| Body Material | Metal | - |
| Enclosure Colour | Silver | White | - |
| Protection | - | Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-proof, IP53 |
| Digital Zoom | 2x | - |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
| SENSOR | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16.1 Megapixel | 20.4 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Total Pixels | 17,200,000 pixels | 22,900,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,050,000 pixels | 20,400,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds (4/3") |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Digital level metre | Digital level metre |
| PROCESSOR | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Image Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic X |
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| LENS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 II R - zoom | - |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 28 - 84mm | - |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | - |
| Max View Angle | 75 degree(s) | - |
| Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
| Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | - |
| Filter Size | 37 mm | - |
| Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Features | Aspherical lens, MSC technology | - |
| FOCUSING | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 35 | 1053 |
| Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF | AI Focus AF |
| Face Detection | Eye Detect AF | Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE |
| VIEWFINDER | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Viewfinder Type | - | Electronic - OLED |
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| Viewfinder Colour Support | - | Colour |
| Viewfinder Resolution | - | 5,760,000 pixels |
| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -4 to +2 |
| Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| ISO (Max) | 25600 | 102400 |
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| Extended ISO (Max) | - | 102400 |
| Extended ISO (Min) | - | 80 |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-25600, ISO auto (100-25600) | ISO 200-102400, ISO 80-102400 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight spot, shadow spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Metering Zones | 324 | 324 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | - |
| Bracketing Modes | Art Filter bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing | Art Filter bracketing, Dynamic Range Bracketing, focus bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing, Flash Exposure Bracketing, white balance bracketing |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, macro, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, panorama assist, night scene, sports mode, sunset, candle, Document, high key, night scene with portrait, underwater macro, underwater wide, low key, nature macro, e-portrait, fisheye converter, wide converter, macro converter | - |
| Special Effects | Monotone, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, Muted, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, i-Enhance, Dramatic Tone, Key Line | Monotone, Vivid, soft focus, natural, Flat, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, partial colour, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Key Line, Vintage, Instant Film, Colour Creator, Underwater |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater, 2000K - 14000K | - |
| Shutter Type | - | Mechanical, electronic |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3 or 2/3 EV steps | - |
| White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| X-sync Speed | 1/250sec, 1/4000 sec | 1/250sec, 1/8000 sec |
| Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV -5.5-19 (ISO 100) |
| DISPLAY | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Format | 460,000 pixels | 1,620,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
| Display Features | Display brightness control | - |
| FLASH | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Camera Flash | Detachable flash | External flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 7 | - |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, flash OFF mode |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | AF illuminator |
| External Flash Name | Olympus FL-LM1 | - |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Digital Video Format | AVI, MJPEG, H.264, MOV | H.264, MOV, H.265, MPEG-4 AVC |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 4096 x 2160 |
| Audio Signal Format | - | Linear PCM |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction |
| MEMORY | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card |
| Image Storage | RAW 4608 x 3456 - 17 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 7.5 MB JPEG 4608 x 3456 - 3.5 MB JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 1.1 MB JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.3 MB |
5184 x 3888 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 13Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 10Mbps MJPEG - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Battery Type | Olympus BLS-5 Lithium Ion | Olympus BLX-1 Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Olympus BLS-5 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Olympus BLX-1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 360 shots (IS on) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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| Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching | Exif Print support |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe, PC terminal |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Accessory port |
USB 3.0 (USB Type-C) Remote control input (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
| FEATURES | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 2sec, 12sec, custom |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 3.6 frames per second | 120 frames per second |
| HDR Mode | HDR post-processing | - |
| Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, in-camera red-eye fix, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, face detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, in-camera RAW processing, Full-time Live View, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Eye-Fi Card Ready, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, FlashAir Card Ready | Built-in speaker, auto power save, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, HDR image enhancement technology, high-speed recording, Dual Axis Electronic Level, silent shooting, GPS via mobile, multiple exposure capture, Focus Stacking, anti-flicker, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, 80-megapixel High Resolution mode |
| OTHERS | Olympus PEN E-PL6 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm II R | Olympus OM System 1 |
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| Included Accessories | Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, camera grip, audio / video cable | Shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, cable clip, cable protector |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities, Olympus Viewer 3 | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |
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