Olympus OM-D E-M5 vs Olympus Pen E-PL6
Prices & availability
Specification comparison
Highlighted rows differ between the two models.
| Specification | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus Pen E-PL6 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor format | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution (MP) | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Mount | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Performance | ||
| Burst (difference) | 9.0 fps | 8.0 fps |
| Video | 1080p 30 | 1080p 30 |
| IBIS | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Release year (difference) | 2012 | 2014 |
| Price (€) (difference) | €1,100 | €600 |
Verdict
Pick the OM-D E-M5 if you want a slightly faster burst rate and don’t mind paying the extra 40 EUR. The Pen E-PL6 stays the better choice if budget is tight and you can accept one frame per second less. Both deliver identical image quality, stabilization, and video specs.